Jeanne Veyrin-Forrer - Campionari di caratteri nella tipografia del settecento - 1963
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Campionari di caratteri nella tipografia del settecento, by Jeanne Veyrin-Forrer, 1st edition, numbered and limited, in half-leather binding with slipcase, 187 pages, 34 × 26.5 cm, Italian language; Il Polifilo, 1963.
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First and only edition, limited, numbered, and bound in fine leather with a case, of the essential and renowned book:
Type samples in 18th-century typography
Choice, introduction, and notes by Jeanne Veyrin-Forrer.
Cartiera Ventura - Milan - 1963.
Printed for the art publisher Il Polifilo.
It contains dozens of facsimiles of sample books and typographic illustrations from the 18th century, offering a study on how characters were presented, cataloged, and used at the time.
In prestigious handcrafted binding in half leather, with leather corners, with marbled motifs on the covers, titles on a label, and gold embellishments on the spine with ribs, and a marbled rigid box. The front and back of the original cover are correctly preserved at the end of the book.
In 4° (34x26.5 cm).
187 pages, 48 plates, some folded.
Special edition of 2000 copies numbered out of trade, our copy number 1840. On specially manufactured ivory paper, with large uncut margins.
In excellent internal condition, practically as new, fresh, perfect, intact, very clean, and solid. Binding shows minimal signs of wear, the case has some more noticeable signs of wear and a partial tear on the top part.
Seller's Story
"Il Frontespizio" is a shop specializing in the sale of illustrated, art, and fine books, antique and rare items, first editions from all eras, and out-of-print works, as well as autographed books and manuscripts. It also offers prints, postcards, figurines, magazines, and other collectible paper objects. Occasionally, other types of collectibles such as toys and vintage items, vinyl records, medals, and banknotes are put up for sale.
It is born as an online extension of the antique shop 'La Bottega d’Arte' in Como, opened in the 1970s and a point of reference for antique collectors and art lovers, with its three shops located in the historic center. The shop is registered with FIMA (Italian Federation of Art Dealers), providing an additional guarantee for clients.
The Frontispiece is managed by Barbara Lombardi, a passionate bibliophile who has been collecting illustrated books from the first half of the 20th century, photography books, and artist books for over 25 years.
Translated by Google TranslateFirst and only edition, limited, numbered, and bound in fine leather with a case, of the essential and renowned book:
Type samples in 18th-century typography
Choice, introduction, and notes by Jeanne Veyrin-Forrer.
Cartiera Ventura - Milan - 1963.
Printed for the art publisher Il Polifilo.
It contains dozens of facsimiles of sample books and typographic illustrations from the 18th century, offering a study on how characters were presented, cataloged, and used at the time.
In prestigious handcrafted binding in half leather, with leather corners, with marbled motifs on the covers, titles on a label, and gold embellishments on the spine with ribs, and a marbled rigid box. The front and back of the original cover are correctly preserved at the end of the book.
In 4° (34x26.5 cm).
187 pages, 48 plates, some folded.
Special edition of 2000 copies numbered out of trade, our copy number 1840. On specially manufactured ivory paper, with large uncut margins.
In excellent internal condition, practically as new, fresh, perfect, intact, very clean, and solid. Binding shows minimal signs of wear, the case has some more noticeable signs of wear and a partial tear on the top part.
Seller's Story
"Il Frontespizio" is a shop specializing in the sale of illustrated, art, and fine books, antique and rare items, first editions from all eras, and out-of-print works, as well as autographed books and manuscripts. It also offers prints, postcards, figurines, magazines, and other collectible paper objects. Occasionally, other types of collectibles such as toys and vintage items, vinyl records, medals, and banknotes are put up for sale.
It is born as an online extension of the antique shop 'La Bottega d’Arte' in Como, opened in the 1970s and a point of reference for antique collectors and art lovers, with its three shops located in the historic center. The shop is registered with FIMA (Italian Federation of Art Dealers), providing an additional guarantee for clients.
The Frontispiece is managed by Barbara Lombardi, a passionate bibliophile who has been collecting illustrated books from the first half of the 20th century, photography books, and artist books for over 25 years.
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Number of Books
1
Subject
Art, Graphic design, Science
Book Title
Campionari di caratteri nella tipografia del settecento
Author/ Illustrator
Jeanne Veyrin-Forrer
Condition
Fine
Publication year oldest item
1963
Height
34 cm
Edition
1st Edition, Limited edition, Numbered edition
Width
26.5 cm
Language
Italian
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Il Polifilo
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Extras
Slipcase, Tipped in plates
Number of pages
187
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