Some Early Type Specimen Books Of England, Holland, France, Italy And Germany (1875) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781437020120 : 1437020127 : 01 Oct 2008 : ""Early Type Specimen Books of England, Holland, France, Italy and Germany"" is a book written by William Blades and first published in 1875. The book explores the history of typography and printing in five European countries, namely England, Holland, France, Italy, and Germany. The author examines the early type specimen books that were produced in these countries and how they influenced the development of printing and typography. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the different printing techniques and styles that emerged during the early days of printing. It also includes reproductions of some of the most important type specimen books of the time, along with detailed descriptions and analysis of their contents. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of printing and typography, and it remains