Note 82 — Chapter I · THE ENGLISH TYPE BODIES AND FACES.

Sardini (iii, 82) cites an interesting document wherein Zarot, in forming a typographical partnership with certain citizens of Milan, covenants to provide “tutte le Lettere Latine, e Greche, antique, e moderne.” Bernard points out that “antique” undoubtedly means Roman type, the traditional character of the Italians, while “moderne” applies to the Gothic, which was at that time coming into vogue as a novelty among Italian printers.