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Wonderful 1874 type catalog

Posted on June 6, 2017 by typemaniac


Collectors Weekly asks “Is an 1874 Type Catalog the World’s Most Beautiful Book?” The answer is no. But it is a visual feast nonetheless.

Source: To Hell With Helvetica: Is an 1874 Type Catalog the World’s Most Beautiful Book? | Collectors Weekly

Hat-tip to MrMild !

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