The New Hebrew Typography. With an Introduction by Stanley Morison. Types drawn by Bertram F. Stevenson.

Auction 95 | Thursday, November 11th, 2021 at 11:00am
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinic Letters, Ceremonial & Graphic Art

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Lot 375
SCHONFELD, HUGH J.

The New Hebrew Typography. With an Introduction by Stanley Morison. Types drawn by Bertram F. Stevenson.

<<FIRST EDITION.>> The Abraham Horodisch Copy. Numerous plates. pp. 51. Original patterned vellum-backed gilt boards, with original plastic dust-jacket (torn). 4to.

London: Denis Archer 1932

Est: $400 - $600
PRICE REALIZED $200
<<WITH:>> Typed Letter Signed by Hugh Schonfeld to Abraham Horodisch, concerning a review of this book. 1932. Schonfeld (1901-88) a British Bible scholar, argues here for a significantly revised form of the Hebrew alphabet, modeled after the Latin alphabet.