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Hardcover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. 8vo. 25cm. Pp. 136. Profusely illustrated in colour with examples of Wolpe's art-work for Faber book covers, etc. The text consists of reprints of obituaries written by Nicolas Barker and Ruari McLean, together with original reminiscences and reflections by members of Wolpe's family, his friends and colleagues. Printed boards. Berthold Wolpe (1905-1989) was a graphic artist of broad interests and enormous versatility. He is best known as the designer of the typeface Albertus and some 1500 pieces of lettered cover art for Faber & Faber where he created one of the most distinctive visual identities in post-war British publishing.…