An Exhibition of the Work of Victor Hammer

Published by The Renaissance Society, (Chicago), 1948

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Faint toning at the edges of the wraps, with the corners slightly fanned. Light, tiny crease at the tail corner. The front has two tiny letters in ink.; Victor Hammer, known for his typographical and printing accomplishments with Wells College Press, was also an accomplished artist. This 1948 exhibition catalog lists his works on display: 17 paintings, 26 drawings, and 32 books, types, examples of typography, and book illustrations. This catalog is not illustrated. Includes A Short Biography and Ulrich Middeldorf's essay on Hammer's art. This small 8vo book is 8" x 6". Unpaginated, it is 26 pp. In wraps and saddle stapled, staples still bright and holding well. Book design by "Mr. Middleton," typeset by Poole Brothers, and printing and binding by Norman Press, Norman W. Forgue's commercial typography and book printing firm, outside of his presses At the Sign of the Gargoyle, The Black Cat Press, and Normandie House. Internally clean and overall Very Good.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 26 pages.

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Title
An Exhibition of the Work of Victor Hammer
Author
Middeldorf, Ulrich
Publisher
The Renaissance Society, (Chicago)
Publication year
1948
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Softcover

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