Ars Antigua 2020 Vintage Wood Type • CDStyle Desk Calendar Jan 1 2020 Dec 31 2020

In 1874, the WH Page Co., a manufacturer of wood type, introduced its product line of chromatic type. Each letter, numeral or punctuation mark consisted of two or more sections. Each of these sections could be printed in different colors. So you could have words in two or more colors for each letter. It was a difficult job to precisely carve each part of the letter The 1874 catalog showing all the type styles available in this format has become a classic work for all those interested in type. The catalog, which was printed for distribution to printers throughout the U.S. and Europe cost $10 each to produce - more than the weekly average worker's wage.. This catalog is extremely rare and can bring up to $ 10,000 in good condition. The The CD-style jewel box (which looks like a music CD when it is closed) has been adapted to bend back 45 degrees to provide an "easel" in which the months (pages) are displayed. The month's calendar is printed just below that month's imager. These desk calendars provide an decorative accent to any area where they are placed: desks, tables, shelves, tables, etc. They provide the function of a calendar without occupying too much space (4.75 x 5.5 inches when opened). Each month displays a beautifully reproduced vintage National Parks poster on an archival heavy 80# cover stock (216 gsm for those used to European paper weight designations) and can be individually framed once it has been used. These images are from the Ars Antigua collection of over 500,000 engravings and lithographs from the 16th to 20th century. Ars Antigua desk calendars have been available at leading museums and institutions including the National Gallery of Art (Washington, D.C.), Morgan Library (NY), Getty Center (Los Angeles), Frick Collection (NY), Los Angeles Philharmonic Store, Metropolitan Opera Shop, etc. An excellent holiday gift for lovers of our national parks. This calendar is made in America by perfectionists.