London: John Lane the Bodley Head / Mitchell Kennerley, 1922. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Glassine Jacket. b/w Illustration. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall. In green cloth with gilt titling, printed spine title label, 4to, (iv), 48, (4) pages. A landmark typography book- set by Bertha M. Goudy at the Village press with types designed by the author and printed under his supervision at The Marchbanks Press. Signed and dated by Frederic Goudy on colophon page. Included is the original slipcase - (distressed with edge pieces missing, heavy wear and tape repairs). (previous owner's stylistic name to endpaper).

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Bookseller: Vashon Island Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 0849979
Title: Elements of Lettering [with XIII Full-page plates]
Author: Frederic W. Goudy
Illustrator: b/w Illustration
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Glassine Jacket
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: John Lane the Bodley Head / Mitchell Kennerley
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1922
Keywords: Elements of Lettering [with XIII Full-page plates]

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