W. A. Dwiggins: A Life in Design
by Kennett, Bruce
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- Signed
- Condition
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- Seller
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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
San Francisco: Letterform Archive, 2017. Small quarto. xi, (i), 483pp. From an edition of 2,200 copies, this is one of 211 deluxe copies, with an additional portfolio. Signed at the colophon by the contributors. The first publication from the Letterform Archive. Replete with illustrations. The typographic and design principles exemplified here by the Letterform Archive suit this treatment of Dwiggins, who is in many ways a predecessor of the Archive's program. Bound in quarter black leather with decorated paper over boards. Fine. All materials housed in slipcase.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bromer Booksellers (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 33598
- Title
- W. A. Dwiggins: A Life in Design
- Author
- Kennett, Bruce
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Letterform Archive
- Place of Publication
- San Francisco
- Date Published
- 2017
- Bookseller catalogs
- Book Arts; Illustrated Books; Fine Printing;
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About the Seller
Bromer Booksellers
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Boston, Massachusetts
About Bromer Booksellers
Bromer Booksellers specializes in rare and beautiful books. Owned and operated by Anne Bromer, who has been in the business of fine books for over fifty years, our shop carries a range of important private press books, designer bookbindings, illustrated books, children's books, and miniature books.
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- Quarto
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- Fine
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