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A Constructed Roman Alphabet: A Geometric Analysis of the Greek and Roman Capitals and of the Arabic Numerals
by David Lance Goines
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very Good +
- Seller
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Waccabuc, New York, United States
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About This Item
Boston: David Godine, 1982. Decorative Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good +. The uncommon 1982 1st edition of this "synopsis of the geometric logic underlying" the construction of the Roman and Greek capitals, the Arabic numerals, the ampersand, etc. Written by David Lance Goines (1945-2023), the renowned calligrapher, graphic artist and printer, linked inextricably to Chez Panisse, the internationally famous restaurant in Berkeley, CA, many of whose elegant posters, menus and announcements were conceived and executed by Goines himself. An impressive copy of the book to boot. Tight and Near Fine (just a touch of occasional foxing) in a crisp, VG+ dustjacket, with mild fading along the spine and one or two tiny chips along the top-edges. Tall quarto, lavishly illustrated throughout in all its various geometric patterns.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Appledore Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 22943
- Title
- A Constructed Roman Alphabet: A Geometric Analysis of the Greek and Roman Capitals and of the Arabic Numerals
- Author
- David Lance Goines
- Format/Binding
- Decorative Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good +
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- David Godine
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1982
- Keywords
- the Greek alphabet, the Roman alphabet, Arabic numerals
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About the Seller
Appledore Books, ABAA
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Waccabuc, New York
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