[Archiv für Buchgewerbe und Gebrauchsgraphik]. Graphische Ausstellung veranstalet vom Verein Kölner Buchdrucker Anläßlich des fünfzigjährigen Bestehens in dem Städtischen Saalbau. Leipzig: [Festausschuß und Vorstand des Vereins Kölner Buchdrucker], 1920. 4to, [73] leaves; profusely illustrated publicity catalogue for German graphic arts businesses featuring samples and advertisements for printers, lithographers, engravers, binders, papermakers, graphic designers, etc., most leaves either plates or with tipped-in color plates or samples, some leaves printed recto and verso, a few elaborate handmade artist’s paper samples, one leaf with closed tear at f.e., one newsprint leaf with small chip, else very good; green three-quarter calf with marbled boards, gilt title to spine, lightly worn.
Luxurious edition presenting overview of the German book trade and related arts in 1920. Bold modern graphics mix with more traditional styles, many reproductions from original artwork from well-known illustrators and artists.
Unrecorded in OCLC.
$750
