The Shaping of Our Alphabet. A study of changing type styles.

Denman, Frank:

Published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1955

About this Item

228 pages. Mit zahlreichn Abbildungen. Nur der Einband mit leichten Gebrauchsspuren Die Deckelecken und die vordere Vorderkante leicht bestoßen. Der vordere Vorsatz mit leichtem Fleck am Seitenrand. Sonst aber. Sonst SEHR gutes Exemplar. - Only the cover shows slight signs of wear. The corners of the cover and the front edge are slightly bumped. The front endpaper has a slight stain on the margin. Otherwise, however, it is a VERY good copy. Printed in various types, each appropriate to the period under consideration. Illustrations in text. Quarter red buckram with gilt spine titling, blue paper-covered boards. A very good copy. - U.a. The wonderful attic. Printing and the Renaissance. The georgian Charm. Victorian confusion. Revival. A note on the making of type. INDEX. ( Wir bieten zahlreiche Titel aus diesem Sachgebiet auf unserer HP an / we offer lot of titles in this subject area on our website) Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 700.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Shaping of Our Alphabet. A study of changing type styles.
• Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York
• Publication Date: 1955
• Language: English
• Binding: Original half cloth 24cm
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Sehr gut
• Weight: 700 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Schrift / Schriftkunst / Typographie