AN ABC BOOK: ABC of Lettering & Printing Types. This item is unavailable.AN ABC BOOK: ABC of Lettering & Printing Types

(Kalmar, Sweden: Lindegren Boktryckeri, 1976). Distributed to the United States by Pentalic Corporation, New York. First edition. Bounteously illustrated with drawings, script art, printed lettering art, type, early examples, handwriting, sketches, and more, on graphic squares, various background color pages, and glossy plates. Engaging and informative histories, detailed instructions and tips for a variety of styles and methods, pens and tools, various techniques, calligraphy uses, and a bounty of example letters. An attractive, in-depth calligraphy collectible. Fine, square and firm in textured and laminated boards with Billes Tryckeri wraparound silk-screen art, black spine titles, red-and-white headband and tail-band; in a near fine dust jacket with a short tear and a tiny surface abrasion to the upper edge of the front panel. Oblong quarto, 7.2" X 10"; 199 pages.