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This book is the first major retrospective publication illustrating the work of Gudrun Zapf von Hesse-an important German lettering artist, type designer and bookbinder. This book features 150 color plates and is a visual essay of her accomplishments in bindings, handwritten books, typefaces, lettering and typography, drawings, and other art works. An introduction written by the noted Professor Hans A. Halbey reviews her lifework.
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Gudrun Zapf Von Hesse: Bindings, Handwritten Books, Typefaces, Examples of Lettering and Drawings
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Gudrun Zapf Von Hesse; Bindings, Handwritten Books, Typefaces, Examples of Lettering and Drawings.
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Mark Batty, Publisher, West New York, NJ, 2002
ISBN 10: 0971568707
ISBN 13: 9780971568709
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Hardcover in slipcase. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; Limited edtion. Color Photographs, facsimiles and type specimens; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 221 pages; [SIGNED] 2002 Mark Batty, Publisher. Limited edition of 80 special, signed copies issued in red silk with separate portfolio of six leaves of type specimens. Housed in hand made, paper covered slip case. Binding, case and portfolio by Judi Conant. Superb copy of this wonderful retrospective on the binding and lettering work by the Goudy Award winning book and type designer and binder. Illustrated with over 150 color plates of the exquisite bindings and lettering and type designs. Signed by Zapf vo Hesse on the colophon page at rear. Fine fresh copy in Fine slipcase. Prospectus for the book in the 3 variant printings is laid in at front. As new. . Oversize book may require additional charges for expedited or international shipping. ; Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 41464