The last four pictures show Globe Gothic Condensed, brought out by ATF about 1900, a M.F. Benton design. Earlier versions (about 1895) of Globe Gothic (not Condensed) were called Taylor Gothic and Quentell. Off hand, I don’t know what the top picture shows.
Thank you Bob. I tried to identify the font but I’m glad to see knowledgable professionals like you can help out. I really appreciate it. It’s unfortunate that there isn’t a data base to go to and look up fonts. Again thank you.
What you have is Tourist Gothic from Monotype. It was issued as a standard gothic design but Sol Hess designed a set of alternate caps in 1928. It is these alternate caps that are in your font and why it does not show up in some specimens of Tourist Gothic.
The last four pictures show Globe Gothic Condensed, brought out by ATF about 1900, a M.F. Benton design. Earlier versions (about 1895) of Globe Gothic (not Condensed) were called Taylor Gothic and Quentell. Off hand, I don’t know what the top picture shows.
Thank you Bob. I tried to identify the font but I’m glad to see knowledgable professionals like you can help out. I really appreciate it. It’s unfortunate that there isn’t a data base to go to and look up fonts. Again thank you.
Hi Larry,
What you have is Tourist Gothic from Monotype. It was issued as a standard gothic design but Sol Hess designed a set of alternate caps in 1928. It is these alternate caps that are in your font and why it does not show up in some specimens of Tourist Gothic.
Rick
I should have mentioned that the comment above applies to the face shown in your first photo. Bob is correct on the remaining photos.
Rick
Thank you Rick. I did see Tourist Gothic but they were different. OK. So these are alternative caps. Thanks.