Typografia, ročník 27, 02, 1920

This 2nd issue of the 27th year was published on February 1st 1920 and contains the following supplements: 1. New Year’s card “Graphie” by Sl. Tusar; 2. Three-color poster (designed by Štěp. Dvořák); 3. Address book (designed by Al. Štork) and invitation (designed by Fr. Stehlík); 4. from the Děln. Academy competition (work by Jar. Bernat and Al. Riegr); 5. invitation and ex libris (designed by Jar. Bernat); 6. Ex libris (designed and cut into linoleum by Boh. Valihrach in the B. Knechtl and Co. printing house in Olomouc, which again dedicated this supplement). – Articles: V. Liška: Twenty years of professional self-help II.; Jan Dlabal: From the memories of the Old Guards, II. – Reviews and opinions. Historical chronicle. Language corner. The cover of the 2nd issue comes from a competition held by the Prague VII branch and was awarded the 2nd prize; author Alois Chvála.

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Typografia
Typografia is a Czech typography and printing journal featuring technical articles and historic design. The magazine was first released in 1888 in Prague.

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Typografia, ročník 27, 02, 1920. Cover design by Alois Chvála
Typografia, ročník 27, 02, 1920. Cover design by Alois Chvála
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