Aldine
1870. Wood type. Page. Unrelated to the Aldine (in metal) of Farmer. Shown by { Kelly, p. 265} and { Loy/Johnston/Saxe, p. 88}.
US design patent no. 3,905. "Design for Type." Issued 1870-03-15 to William H. Page. Assigned to William H. Page & Co. The patent identifies the style as "Aldine Ornamented," but shows two faces (which became Aldine and Aldine Ornamented). These were designed to be printed either independently or overlaid in colors.
Aldine [even more] Expanded
In his discussion of Aldine Expanded, { Kelly, p. 264} mentions an "even more expanded" version cut by Morgan & Wilcox.
Aldine Ornamented
See Aldine, above. According to its patent, Aldine Ornamented was designed to be printed either on its own or overlaid in color with Aldine. Shown by { Kelly, p. 266} and { Loy/Johnston/Saxe, p. 88}.
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