"Read on," said Martin, impatiently, and barely able to control himself at this heartless commentary.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
The early printers at Venice made no false start, but all used roman characters from the outset, Venetian gothic type making its first appearance in 1472. That gothic type was used at all in Italy was due partly to the difficulty found in cutting very small roman type, so that gothic was used for economy, partly to the advantages of the heavy gothic face when a contrast was needed between text and commentary.
"Fine Books"
Alfred W. Pollard
But two very significant facts form their own commentary.
"Holbein"
Beatrice Fortescue