Antique XXX Condensed, 6 line

This type measures 6 line in size and was produced with the end-cut method.    The type block does not have a manufacturer’s stamp.

This face was first shown as wood type by William H. Page in his 1859  Specimens of Wood Type.

Antique XXX Condensed was shown in  American Wood Type on page 249. This cut was not shown in the folio.

Type name used by manufacturer:

Hamilton Antique XXX Condensed or  No 56

Morgans & Wilcox Antique XXX Condensed  [3002]

Page Antique Treble Extra Condensed  [4056]

Tubbs Antique XXX Condensed or No 2046

Wells Antique XXX Condensed [5002]

This cut has not yet been matched to a manufacturer.