Type : a visual history of typefaces and graphic styles 1628-1938
2017
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A thorough overview of typeface design from 1628 to the mid-20th century. Derived from a distinguished Dutch collection, a series of exquisitely designed catalogues trace the evolution of the printed letter via specimens in roman, italic, bold, semibold, narrow, and broad fonts. Borders, ornaments, initial letters, and decorations are also included, along with lithographic examples, letters by sign writers, inscription carvers, and calligraphers.
Main title:
Type : a visual history of typefaces and graphic styles 1628-1938 / edited by Cees W. de Jong ; with texts by Jan Tholenaar, Cees W. de Jong and Alston W. Purvis.
Author:
Imprint:
Köln : Taschen, [2017]©2017
Collation:
720 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 33 cm
Notes:
Originally published: in 2 volumes.Includes index.Text in English, French and German.
ISBN:
9783836565882 (hbk. :)
Dewey class:
686.22409
Language:
EnglishFrenchGerman
BRN:
1865416