typefoundings

/ˈtaɪpˌfaʊndɪŋz/
noun
  1. Plural of typefounding; instances or types of the craft of making metal type for printing.
    • Different typefoundings produced unique styles of letters for various languages.
    • The book covers several typefoundings from different historical periods.
    • Collectors study old typefoundings to understand how printing evolved.