Treasury of Alphabets and Lettering
Language: English
Published by Omega Books, Hertfordshire [U. K.], 1985
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- New
Seller: About Books, Henderson, NV, U.S.A.About Books
AbeBooks seller since February 5, 2021
Condition: New
US$ 77.50
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
Hertfordshire [U. K.]: Omega Books, 1985. A gorgeous GIFT QUALITY copy of the 1985 First Edition in English. Brand New condition in a Brand New dust jacket. NO chips. NO tears. NO creases. NO rubbing. NO fading. NOT price clipped (£20.00). Protected by a removable Brodart clear-plastic sleeve. Bright, shiny, clean, square, and tight. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. NO remainder mark. Pages are fresh and crisp - apparently never read. From the dust jacket: "This is a comprehensive source book of the most beautiful type and letters of all time selected by Jan Tschichold, internationally renowned typographer and master of lettering. It contains only letters of timeless and lasting beauty -- the true mainsprings of the art of lettering. One hundred and seventy-six type specimens are shown, in complete alphabets wherever possible." Lengthy introduction and notes by Tschichold. Translated by Wolf von Eckardt. Index. Bound in the original gilt-stamped black boards. Complete with pristine dust jacket. 8.5" wide by 11.75" tall. Overseas shipping is available at the standard rate (no extra charge). First Edition in English. Hardcover. New/New. 237pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.…
Seller Inventory # 019577
- Title
- Treasury of Alphabets and Lettering
- Author
- Tschichold, Jan
- Publisher
- Omega Books, Hertfordshire [U. K.]
- Publication year
- 1985
- Condition
- New
- Dust jacket
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1850070075
- ISBN 13
- 9781850070078
- Edition
- First Edition in English.
- Seller catalogs
- Books about Books
Treasury of Alphabets and Lettering is a classic source book of the most beautiful type and letters of all time selected by Jan Tschichold, internationally renowned typographer and master of lettering. It contains only letters of timeless and lasting beauty--the true mainsprings of the art of lettering. One hundred and seventy-six type specimens are presented, most of them in complete alphabets.
The introductory text provides a perceptive analysis of letter forms. Tschichold discusses lettering as a work of art, good and bad letters, older and recent letter forms, the use of capital and lower-case letters, word spacing, line spacing, the selection of appropriate letter styles, and the layout of groups of letters and signs.The type specimens are handsomely reproduced, most in their original size. Every alphabet was specially arranged by Tschichold, and forms a well-balanced graphic design. Many of the outstanding historical sources appear better here than in the often poorly printed originals. The book is identical to the original edition, first published in 1966, with a new introduction by designer and writer Ben Rosen.
176 type specimans
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Language Notes
Original Language: German
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
About Books
Henderson, NV, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since February 5, 2021
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 9 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 6.95 | US$ 18.50 |
Payment methods
Store description
About Books [Genny and Michael Winne, proprietors, formerly of Parsippany, New Jersey) has been selling rare and out of print books since 1985. Besides book fairs and mail order catalogue, long-time collectors and dealers will remember our lengthy For Sale ads in the Antiquarian Bookman and similar magazines. Our inventory of more than 40,000 volumes is especially strong in the specialities listed, but contains fine books in a variety of other fields as well. Because most of our books are stored in protective boxes, rather than on shelves, they cannot be viewed as a whole. If you want to examine specific titles, please provide 24 hours notice and we will make them available for your inspection. Phone calls to (702) 750-2722 are welcome, but please only between the hours of 8am and 10pm, west coast time. Our phone is a landline that cannot receive texts.…
Specialty
Rare and out of print books in a variety of fieldsSeller's business information
About Books
NV, U.S.A.
Terms of sale
Orders sent to a Nevada address require payment of 8.375% sales tax (unless tax exemption cerification is provided). All items are guaranteed as described. We take pride in our book descriptions. Every item is carefully examined so that condition and other details are listed as accurately as possible. Our descriptions are protected by copyright, and unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. Violators will be prosecuted.
Shipping terms
We always take the time necessary to carefully package your order so that it arrives safely and securely. Sturdy boxes and/or stiff cardboard are standard. We never just use mailing bags without further protection. Shipping cost estimates are based on an average size book and are intended to cover only our actual out-of-pocket expenses. If you order includes multiple volumes, oversize, heavy or very valuable books, shipping cost estimates may not apply.