Borders, Frames and Decorative Motifs from the 1862 Derriey Typographic Catalog Revised Edition Contributor(s): Derriey, Charles (Author) |
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ISBN: 0486253228 ISBN-13: 9780486253220 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $11.66 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 1987 Annotation: Rich sourcebook of intricate Victorian typefaces and printers' ornamentations -- all copyright-free. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Design | Graphic Arts - Typography - Design | Graphic Arts - Illustration - Crafts & Hobbies |
Dewey: 686.224 |
LCCN: 86029181 |
Series: Dover Pictorial Archives |
Physical Information: 0.35" H x 9.36" W x 12.2" (1.03 lbs) 144 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: In the mid-19th century, typefounders plied their trade with an extraordinary exuberance, creating a new and dazzling range of typefaces and ornamentation that in sheer versatility, ornate beauty, and sumptuousness remain unsurpassed. Today, as never before, their work is sought by artists, designers, and craftspeople for its elegance, expressiveness, and ability to command attention. |