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Typography 4, Shenval Press, Autumn 1937

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Robert Harling [Edited by]
The Optical Scale in Typefounding by Harry Carter
The Dust Wrapper by Misha Black
The Work of Edmond Kapp by Gordon Bromley
The Paper-Valentine by Roland Knaster includes many wonderful vintage samples.
Bookshelf includes a review of Circle. International Survey Of Constructive Art
Handwriting Reform by Alfred Fairbank
American Visit by James Shand
Type Reviews and Specimens

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  • Format: Magazine
  • Year: 1937
  • Client/Publisher: Shenval Press
  • Size: 230mm x 280mm

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Typography 4, Shenval Press, Autumn 1937
Typography 4, Shenval Press, Autumn 1937
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