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Which type of typeface was superior to its predecessors used by Simon de Colines?

  • Gothic

  • Celtic

  • Greek

  • Roman

Answer

Simon de Colines used a Greek typeface with accents that were superior to the typefaces used before him. This Greek typeface was part of the French old-style, which remained popular for over 200 years and was revived in the early 20th century.
Cracking the Code: The Fascinating World of Simon de Colines – Renaissance Printer Extraordinaire

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