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Justin Howes

1963 – 2005

British historian

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Lived 1963 – 2005 (aged 41). Justin Howes was a historian.

Justin Howes (1963–2005) was a British historian of printing and lettering.

Howes was a curator of the Type Museum of London and wrote on the work of Edward Johnston and William Caslon; his book Johnston's Underground Type on the Johnston lettering commissioned and used by London Underground and its predecessors remains the standard work on the topic. He also worked as a book and font designer and was working on a PhD at the time of his death.

The St Bride Foundation holds the annual Justin Howes Memorial Lecture at which scholars and practitioners of typography are invited to present a talk.

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Dulwich College, Christ Church

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Justin Howes?

British historian

When was Justin Howes born?

Justin Howes was born on 4 April 1963.

When did Justin Howes die?

Justin Howes died on 21 February 2005.

What was Justin Howes's occupation?

Justin Howes was a historian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Justin Howes

· Wikidata: Q26818583

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