Wynkyn de Worde Society - Caslon Portfolio:

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1766-1966: Portfolio to commemorate the two hundredth anniversary of the death of William Caslon: containing A portrait of Caslon; Biographical and critical notes; Reproduction of the 1734 specimen sheet; An engraving of the Foundry; A Letraset sheet; An example of modern use of the type. Folder,35cm, 10 items either folding broadsides, 4p or 8p, Wynkyn de Worde Society, 1966.
Set in Caslon and printed in Caslon on various papers in colours; the Letraset specimen was specially prepared by Letraset; David Gentleman's engraving of William Caslon is after the portrait by Francis Kyte in the possession of the Monotype Corporation. Beige card folder, black linen label titled in gilt. A fine copy.
Wynkyn de Worde Society Luncheon Meeting menu at Stationers' Hall,  or November 24th, 1966 loosely inserted.

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