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William Caslon

English type founder

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Born 1754
Died 1833

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  • Cover of: specimen of printing types

    Cover of edition specimenofprinti00casl First published in 1785 — 12 editions
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  • Cover of: specimen of cast ornaments

    First published in 1795 — 6 editions
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  • Cover of: [Specimens of printing types]

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  • Cover of: specimen of cast ornaments on a new plan.

    First published in 1786 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: A specimen of printing types, &c

    First published in 1793 — 1 edition
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We need a photo of William Caslon

Born 1754
Died 1833

Subjects

Printing, Specimens, Type and type-founding, Catalogs, History, Printers' ornaments, Type ornaments, foundry, letter founder

Places

England, Great Britain, London

Time

18th century

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Alternative names

  • William Caslon III
  • William Caslon, Third of the Name

History

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August 10, 2023 Edited by Tom Morris Add brief bio & AKAs from Wikidata
October 9, 2020 Edited by MARC Bot add ids
June 7, 2012 Edited by VacuumBot Removed period from death date
August 18, 2008 Edited by an anonymous user fix author name
April 1, 2008 Created by an anonymous user initial import