Indentify the Letterpress (Dutch Initials)

Yes, this face is named Dutch Initials and was issued by ATF. They are very elaborate and confusing to look at and identify so you will note that they also engraved what each letter actually is on the shoulder to make it easier for you. Your first two pieces are the letter A for instance. These aren’t exactly ancient and were sold by ATF from the 1920’s through the 1960s/70s. The value” is what someone is willing to pay for them. You probably have 2 sets since your photo shows 2 As and 2 Fs.

Rick

Opps, I should have looked before I lept. I just checked my 1912 ATF catalog and the Dutch Intials are shown in there.

Rick

Thanks Rick. Could be 2 sets, but only have 1 Q and 1 Z. So not really 2 sets.

Thanks
Daan

Daan et al: You might be interested to now that the ATF Dutch initials were available from the Dale Guild Type Foundry http://thedaleguild.com/ This was the successor to ATF & is still offering outstanding value in hard metal.

They don’t currently show it as available, & owing to the wear on casting machines they are usually casting only large quantities.

Norman McKnight
Philoxenia Press, Berkeley