First edition. Verschiedener Kunstepochen. A chronological study of the development of the letter form. This copy has some plates in full color, where others are monochromatic. Contains over 40 plates primarily of alphabets produced in either full color or monochromatic. Includes a leaf demonstrating the illuminated letter. From the reference library of the Zaehnsdorf Company with a commemorative booklabel loosely inserted. With the bookplate of the Zaehnsdorf Company. Spine slightly faded, extremities rubbed with several minor rubbed spots on the paper covered boards.

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