Ars Calligraphica et Typographica
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- Seller
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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
Boston, MA: Bromer Booksellers, 1991. Small quarto. (56)pp. With photographic reproductions throughout in black & white. Catalogue number 66 issued by Anne and David Bromer of Bromer Booksellers. This catalogue, released in conjunction with a lecture delivered by Anne Bromer and an exhibition, celebrates "the fine art of calligraphy as well as to praise those aritsans who practice it." The catalogue is divided into two sections: original calligraphic manuscripts as book art, and the relationship of calligraphy to the printed page. It features pieces commissioned by the Bromers by calligraphic artists Nancy Culmone, Jean Evans, Ann Hechle, Thomas Ingmire, Donald Jackson, Nancy Leavitt, Gino Lee, Richard Lipton, Suzanne Moore, Susan Skarsgard, Melissa Sweet, Julian Waters, and Sheila Waters. Bound in gray printed wrappers with a calligraphic design by Jerry Kelly in navy and burgundy. Printed by the Nimrod Press. Mint.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bromer Booksellers (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 27579
- Title
- Ars Calligraphica et Typographica
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Bromer Booksellers
- Place of Publication
- Boston, MA
- Date Published
- 1991
- Bookseller catalogs
- Book Arts;
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Bromer Booksellers
All books are guaranteed as described and may be returned, with prior notice, within ten days. All bills are payable within thirty days from the date of the invoice. Shipping and insurance are additional. Overseas shipments will be sent by air mail unless otherwise instructed.
About the Seller
Bromer Booksellers
Biblio member since 2008
Boston, Massachusetts
About Bromer Booksellers
Bromer Booksellers specializes in rare and beautiful books. Owned and operated by Anne Bromer, who has been in the business of fine books for over fifty years, our shop carries a range of important private press books, designer bookbindings, illustrated books, children's books, and miniature books.
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- Fine
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- Wrappers
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