an old book with a label on it sitting on a tablean open book with a bunch of different designs on it
Crait+Muller Charenton-Vincennes

189 - Hoffmann, H. – Bruckner, A. – Hertwig, M.
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Estimate €150 - €250
Description
Hoffmann, H. – Bruckner, A. – Hertwig, M. – Koch, R. – Alphabets. Paris, Arts et Métiers graphiques, [1930]. Folio in loose sheets in the publisher’s slipcase, titled on the spine and on the front cover (silver label) – slipcase slightly damaged and minor marginal losses on the first plate – [4 ff., title page, title, note by Ch. Peignot, table of contents]. The 80 plates are divided into 4 groups: 1/ – The Evolution of Writing from the 7th to the 17th century. 2/ – Modern typefaces, either drawn (11 plates) or constructed (4 plates). 3/ – Modern typefaces by foundries (33 plates). 4/ – Graphic design and advertising (25 plates). French edition of a German work.
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Auction time 10/01/2026 at 10:00 AM
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