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Basic Typography: Handbook of Technique and Design, ABC Edition, 1972

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Author: Ruedi Rüegg / Godi Fröhlich

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  • Format: Book
  • Year: 1972
  • Client/Publisher: ABC Edition
  • Size: 257mm x 251mm

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Basic Typography - Handbook of Technique and Design, ABC Edition, 1972
Basic Typography – Handbook of Technique and Design, ABC Edition, 1972

 

Basic Typography - Handbook of Technique and Design, ABC Edition, 1972
Basic Typography – Handbook of Technique and Design, ABC Edition, 1972

 

Basic Typography - Handbook of Technique and Design, ABC Edition, 1972
Basic Typography – Handbook of Technique and Design, ABC Edition, 1972

 

Basic Typography - Handbook of Technique and Design, ABC Edition, 1972
Basic Typography – Handbook of Technique and Design, ABC Edition, 1972
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