...treats in one comprehensive volume both the historical and practical aspects of letters and writing systems...surveys the history, theory, materials, and techniques of calligraphy, typography, and constructed letters.
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 3.15. Seller Inventory # G0030686253I5N01
Seller: KULTURAs books, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. First Edition; Stated First Printing. Hardcover in dust jacket. Gray cloth, white text, boards, clean and sharp, near pristine. Protected, price unclipped, dustjacket, with age toning, closed tear to spine bottom, closed tear to top front, sun fade to spine. Material laid in includes two glossy photo examples from the text, which explores the written word from the pre-alphabet era through to the important calligraphers of the 20th century. Profusely illustrated. Free of any markings, not ex-library. ; Square 4to 9" - 11" tall; 358 pages. Seller Inventory # 1124
Seller: Chaparral Books, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. The binding is clean and tight with minor shelf wear. Light wear and soiling to edges of text block. Previous owners book plate on half title page. Text and images unmarked. Dj quite shelf worn with scuffs, creases, toning, small scratches, light soiling & small tears in a mylar cover. Seller Inventory # CHAPandAWF
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. First. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 13740661-6
Seller: Ancient World Books, Toronto, ON, Canada
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. Boards a bit bowed. DJ is yellowed with some tears. DJ now protected in clear plastic sleeve; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 358 pages. Seller Inventory # 37808
Seller: Ancient World Books, Toronto, ON, Canada
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Spine a bit sunned. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 358 pages. Seller Inventory # 37960
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. (calligraphy ) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. Seller Inventory # SB06O-00525
Seller: Main Street Fine Books & Mss, ABAA, Galena, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Small 4to. Grey cloth with white lettering. ix, 358pp. Extensive illustrations. Near fine. A tight, handsome first edition of this thorough survey and history of calligraphy method worldwide. Laid in is a large, near fine folded poster displaying a massive montage of letter types, presumably issued with the book. Seller Inventory # 38223
Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1450grams, ISBN:0030686253. Seller Inventory # 2939832
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Seller: Ancient World Books, Toronto, ON, Canada
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Minor fraying to spine ends. Light shelfwear. ; Folio 13" - 23" tall; 54 pages. Seller Inventory # 39745