Typographic Variations designed by Hermann Zapf on themes in contemporary book design and typography in 78 book- and title-pages
Published by Museum Books, 1964
- First Edition
- Signed
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Bendowa Books, Holyoke, MA, U.S.A.Bendowa Books
AbeBooks seller since March 16, 2024
Condition: Used - Near fine
US$ 225.00
Quantity: 1 available
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Book measures 8.5 x 12 inches. Preface by Paul Standard. Published in an edition of 500 by Museum books for the American market. This copy is hand numbered 66 and signed by Zapf. Binding in half vellum spine, with paper covered boards. Printed on hahnemuhle paper. An extraordinary book set and printed in various typefaces from the Stempel Foundry in Germany (many of which were designed by Zapf). This book is impeccably printed, and a valuable resource for any typographer or letterpress printer. There is a key at the back of the book which lists typefaces used in each example. A very valuable type specimen reference as well. Near Fine in solid binding. Dust jacket shows a few small closed tears along edges, and one minor small faint stain to to cover. Near Fine / Very Good.
Seller Inventory # 0762
Bibliographic details
- Title
- Typographic Variations designed by Hermann Zapf on themes in contemporary book design and typography in 78 book- and title-pages
- Author
- Zapf, Hermann
- Publisher
- Museum Books
- Publication year
- 1964
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Dust jacket
- Very Good
- Signed
- Signed by Author(s)
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Seller catalogs
- Typography
Bendowa Books
Holyoke, MA, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since March 16, 2024
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Bendowa Books specializes in used and out of print books. Specific areas of focus include Poetry, Literature, Art, Photography, Counterculture, Chinese and Japanese Art and culture, Typography and Design, Books on Printing and Printing History. Books are accurately described and properly packed for shipping. All hardcover books ship in new mylar dust jacket covers.
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