Melbert B. Cary Jr.
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Melbert B. Cary Jr.
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Melbert Brinckerhoff Cary Jr. (1892–1941) was a graphic artist who imported numerous typefaces from Europe. He married Mary Flagler Cary, an heiress of one of the founders of Standard Oil. Mr Cary founded the Press of the Woolly Whale, a private press dedicated to producing fine editions of works Cary believed to be of interest and overlooked—a rejection of the private press tradition of producing only new editions of classic works. In his own words: He was also director of Continental Type Foun
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American artist (1892–1941)
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melbert_B._Cary_Jr.
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2024-03-25T00:44:42Z
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