Caslon Long “S’s” in full range of sizes

Six sizes of a rare, ATF Caslon #471 long “s” (called “quaint characters” by ATF)—10,12,14,18,24,30 point. The long “s” appeared in England as early as the seventeenth century and was used in place of the traditional “s” except at the end of words. By 1789 the long “s” began to drop away from common use. All are fonted out and shipped in reinforce boxes. $240, includes USPS shipping

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  • Green Mountain Letterpress
  • 802-299-6354
  • Region: Northeast
  • Fairlee, VT USA

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