tīˈpägrəfē sometimes tə̇p- noun
( -es )
Etymology: Medieval Latin typographia, from Greek typos impression, cast + Latin -graphia -graphy — more at type
1. : letterpress
in typography the ink is deposited only on the raised parts of the plate — Andries Voet
2. : the art of letterpress printing especially with regard to design or execution
books of fine format and typography — American Guide Series: Oregon
3.
a. : the style, arrangement, or appearance of matter printed by letterpress
this advertisement has good typography , is easily seen and read — W.M.Krieger
the typography seems curiously fitted to the personality of the poems — Commonweal
b. : matter and especially lettering that resembles letterpress but is produced by some other means
photocomposed typography
an offset printing job with excellent typography