1877 US in baseball; metaphorical usage from 1896, more generally from 1930. Since at least 1870, baseball teams would reissue tickets in case of postponement due to rain, which became known as rain checks.
Update: In fact, the latest update of iPhoto is using Helvetica Neue. And now there's Avenir, a Linotype typeface and Apple's new favorite. It was designed by Adrian Frutiger in 1988, inspired by two old school typefaces created in the 20s: Erbar by Jakob Erbar and Futura by Paul Renner.
Designed by a perfectionist and self-taught printer, Baskerville is the eighth font to be explored in our âKnow your typeâ series. ADS by FUSION. Baskerville, designed in 1754, is most known for its crisp edges, high contrast and generous proportions.