Die Schriftentwicklung = The development of writing = Le développement de l'écriture

by Hans Ed (Hans Eduard) Meyer

Other authorsHans Fischli (Preface)
Paperback, 1959

Status

Available

Call number

P211.M43 1959

Tags

nonfiction, writing systems, history of writing, Italic hand

Genres

Collection

Bibliognost

Publication

Zürich : Graphis Press, 1963, c1959.

Description

Hans Eduard Meier's endeavors for the sake of good letterforms are deeply rooted. This book is a concise, fundamental course of instruction intrinsic in nature. It makes a broad connection between the Greek lapidary typeface and contemporary printed type

Subjects

Writing History

Language

German, English

Physical description

48 p.; 29.6 cm

Copy notes

4th printing, January 1963.
Text in German, English and French.
Edges and spine worn. Dark liquid damage to lower right text block.

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