- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used



Condition: Used
US$ 19.95
Quantity: 1 available
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First edition, 1937. Fair+ ex-lib clothbound hardcover with a quarter-inch chip to the crown, wear to the heel with a half-inch tear, library stamp to the front paste-down and no other indications, two previous owner's names to the ffep--one in calligraphy--and light tanning to the page edges; binding is solid but some of the forms have split; lacking dust jacket. BOOKS SHIP THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY, WRAPPED IN PADDING, IN A BOX. A survey of typography and hand-lettering popular in 1937 with five essays and copious examples from photographs, illustrations, calligraphy, typesetting, etc: The Principles of Hand Lettering by Eberhard Holscher; Calligraphy by Alfred Fairbank; Lettering in Book Production by Anna Simons; Lettering in Association with Architecture by Percy J. Smith; and Lettering in Advertising by R. Haughton James. Edited by C. Geoffrey Holme. 144 pages; b&w illustrations throughout with spot color; 8 x 11.5 inches.
Seller Inventory # 23016
Bibliographic details
- Title
- Lettering of To-Day Today
- Author
- Holme, C. Geoffrey; C.G. Holme
- Publisher
- Studio, London & New York
- Publication year
- 1937
- Dust jacket
- Dust Jacket Included
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Seller catalogs
- Graphic Arts & Design
A&D Books
South Orange, NJ, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since May 23, 2019
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Thank you for visiting A&D Books. We maintain a large inventory of rare, used, new, out-of-print, and signed books with a specialty in all forms of photographic literature: monographs, photographically illustrated books, exhibition catalogues, anthologies, periodicals, manuals, and technical brochures. We also carry a selection of photography-related ephemera such as gallery invitations, advertising, posters, catalogues, brochures, and various promotional items. In addition, we have many volumes on art, design, architecture, and illustrated children's books. Our inventory can be searched by keyword or browsed at your leisure. Keep in mind that not only are items added daily but we also have extensive stock not listed, so we would be happy to hear from you with any wants you may have. Currently, we do not maintain an open store, and we conduct all of our transactions by internet, email, and personal contact. Email us at aanddbooks@verizon.net with any questions or comments. We look forward to serving you.…
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A&D Books
NJ, U.S.A.
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