Type. A Visual History of Typefaces and Graphic Styles. Volume 2: 1901-1938 - Jong, Cees W. de & Alston W. Purvis & Jan Tholenaar (edited by)
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KORTE INHOUD
This book offers a connoisseur's overview of typeface design, exploring the most elegant fonts from the history of publishing. Taken from a distinguished Dutch collection, this exuberant two-volume edition traces the evolution of the printed letter via exquisitely designed catalogs, showing type specimens in roman, italic, bold, semi-bold, narrow, and broad fonts. Borders, ornaments, initial letters and decorations are also included, along with lithographic examples, letters by signwriters, inscription carv...



