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Published by The Typophiles, New York, 1960
Seller: Lost Horizon Bookstore, Santa Barbara, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near fine. First edition. First edition. Hardcover. 12mo. Continuous pagination, 271 pp. in two volumes. Illustrated. Typophile Chap Books 35 & 36. One of 1,050 copies designed by Rudolph Ruzicka and printed at the Anthoensen Press. Fine copies in the original, edgeworn glassine. Housed in black paper covered slipcase that has two closed splits and edge wear. "William Addison Dwiggins is probably most noted for coining the term 'Graphic Designer' in 1922 which he used in reference to himself. His work encompassed book design, lettering, typography and calligraphy. Dwiggins was one of the most influential book designers of the 1920s and 30s, and his work re-kindled public interest in book design."-design is history. Good only glassine and slipcase.
Published by Typophiles, New York, 1960
Seller: Entropy Books, Ferndale, MI, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Two volumes. Quarter blue cloth gilt with decorated paper-covered boards, DWs, tall 12mo., xiii, (1), 141,(2) pages + 16 color plates; (vi), 145-271, (1) pages, illustrated with photographs. Typophile Chap Books 35 & 36. One of 1,050 copies designed by Rudolph Ruzicka and printed at the Anthoensen Press. Fine copies in the original, edgeworn acetate DWs, in archival mylar.