The Book Shed

1964 edition. Light wear to tips, corners and edges of book and jacket, Jacket rubbed, torn on front, and spine. First trade edition after a limited edition. Samuel Winfield "Tommy" Thompson (1906 – 1967) was an American calligrapher, graphic artist and typeface designer. He was born Blue Point, New York. In 1944 he became the first designer to earn royalties for a type design, from Photo Lettering Inc. for his Thompson Quill Script. Previously, designers had worked in house for foundries or had sold the rights to their faces outright. He maintained a studio in Norwalk, Connecticut and was the author of several books on type and lettering. Most items ship with free delivery confirmation, electronic tracking and jacket protectors (generally over $10.00) if applicable. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible.