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Helvetica, D. Stempel AG, Frankfurt am Main, Type Specimen

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  • Format: Type Specimen
  • Year: 1960S
  • Client/Publisher: Stempel AG, Frankfurt am Main
  • Size: 212mm x 298mm

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Helvetica, D. Stempel AG, Frankfurt am Main
Helvetica, D. Stempel AG, Frankfurt am Main
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