Graphische Nachrichten, Vol 19, December 1940

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Graphische Nachrichten
Graphische Nachrichten was a German magazine for the graphic professions. It was mainly centred around design education for type-design, drafting/design techniques, phototypography, trade school education, and language. It was first published around 1920 (I think).

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Graphische Nachrichten, Vol 19, December 1940
Graphische Nachrichten, Vol 19, December 1940
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