NONPAREIL,

PEARL,

DIAMOND


It now remains to trace briefly the origin and development of the leading type-faces used in English Typography.

I.—ROMAN.

To trace the history of the Roman character would almost require a résumé of the works of all the greatest printers in each country of Europe. It must suffice to point out very briefly the changes it underwent before and after reaching England.

ITALY.

GERMANY.