A specimen of printing types : cast in the letter foundery of Alexander Wilson and Sons..
Alexander Wilson and Sons (Type-founders : St. Andrews, Scotland)
Glasgow. : [s.n.],
MD.CC.LXXXIX. [1789]
Alexander Wilson and John Baine established their foundry at St Andrews in 1742. At that time a type foundry did not exist in Scotland and the printers were forced to purchase from either London or Holland. The business grew at a rapid pace with sales strong in Scotland, Ireland and the United States. In 1744 the business was moved to larger premises at Glasgow where Wilson became closely connected with the University Printers, Robert and Andrew Foulis. The elegance of his lettering gained a European renown, especially his Greek fonts which were used by the Foulis Press.
ESTC
Berry and Johnson. Catalogue of specimens of printing types.,
Printing
Scotland Glasgow.