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Front and back pages of the cover of a catalogue designed for Brann of Zürich by Ch. Vohdin

Advertising the German Store by Jan Tschichold illustrated with design by Brann, 1931

An article by Jan Tschichold illustrated with examples of publicity produced by Brann of Zürich.

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