Specimen of book and newspaper fonts. Alexander Wilson and Sons, Glasgow Letter-foundry, Great New-Street, London..
Alexander Wilson and Sons.
[Dublin? : Alexander Wilson and Sons],
January M.DCCC.XLV. [1845]
The Wilson foundry was established in Scotland in 1742. An expansion saw branches opened in London and Dublin. Wilson went bankrupt in 1845, the London branch was acquired by Caslon and the Edinburgh and Dublin branches were carried on by Marr, Gallie & Co.
Printing
Newspaper layout and typography
Ireland Dublin.