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The Exciting World of Cox Hobbies

Contributed by Gabriel Figueiredo on Aug 1st, 2017. Artwork published in
circa 1960
.
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Original pamphlet for gas model airplanes, gas model cars, model race cars, and parts from L. M. Cox Manufacturing Co., using a variety of sans serifs. See more catalogue covers.

A-25 Dive Bomber, P-40 Warhawk, ju87d Stuka, RAF Spitfire …
The red caps appear to be News Gothic, paired with Venus Italic. Some smaller texts are set in Monotype’s Grotesque (Light 126 or Regular 215). Its italics are distinguished by a descending ‘f’.
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A-25 Dive Bomber, P-40 Warhawk, ju87d Stuka, RAF Spitfire …
The red caps appear to be News Gothic, paired with Venus Italic. Some smaller texts are set in Monotype’s Grotesque (Light 126 or Regular 215). Its italics are distinguished by a descending ‘f’.

L-4 Grasshopper, Super Cub 150, P-51 Mustang
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L-4 Grasshopper, Super Cub 150, P-51 Mustang

The depicted Flight Kit packaging shows Brush Script. “FORD GT” is similar to Eurostile, but not as low-waisted.
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The depicted Flight Kit packaging shows Brush Script. “FORD GT” is similar to Eurostile, but not as low-waisted.

Corvette Sting Ray, Buick Riviera, Ferrari, Ford GT …
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Corvette Sting Ray, Buick Riviera, Ferrari, Ford GT …

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  • Monotype Grotesque

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