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A newspaper typeface from 100 years ago (Italy)

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Typeface used by the Italian newspaper "Corriere Italiano" in the year 1924. For the letter "R" there are two different versions.
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This is De Vinne Condensed. In this 1896 specimen, you can see both forms for R. The specific font is probably a copy cast by an Italian foundry. Chances are it had a different name.

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