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A page spread from De Aetna, the model for Bembo
A page spread from De Aetna, the model for Bembo
Text sample from De Aetna
Text sample from De Aetna
Giovanni Antonio Tagliente's 1524 writing manual, which inspired Bembo's italic. This section is engraved as a simulation of Tagliente's handwriting;
Giovanni Antonio Tagliente's 1524 writing manual, which inspired Bembo's italic. This section is engraved as a simulation of Tagliente's handwriting; other parts were set in a typeface of similar design.
A book published by Antonio Blado in 1531, using italics as was normal in the period: lower-case italics, upper-case upright capitals. The modern conc
A book published by Antonio Blado in 1531, using italics as was normal in the period: lower-case italics, upper-case upright capitals. The modern concept of an italic using sloped capitals had not become popular at this point.
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De Aetna, printed by Aldus Manutius
De Aetna, printed by Aldus Manutius
Title page printed by Robert Estienne
Title page printed by Robert Estienne
Gros Canon type by Garamond
Gros Canon type by Garamond
1611 book, with arabesque ornament border
1611 book, with arabesque ornament border