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Record 1 1997-04-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Typography
  • Printing for Blind Persons
DEF

An embossed typeface invented by Dr. William Moon of Brighton about 1850, for the printing of books to be read by blind persons whose affliction comes in later life. It is based on the Roman alphabet and employs simple lines and curves.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Typographie (Caractères)
  • Impression pour personnes aveugles
DEF

Caractère gaufré, constitué de lignes et de courbes, inventé par le docteur William Moon pour permettre à la personne aveugle de lire un texte en caractères romains ordinaires.

Spanish

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