Auction 95 · Lot 375
The New Hebrew Typography. With an Introduction by Stanley Morison. Types drawn by Bertram F. Stevenson.
- Estimate
- $400–$600
- Hammer price
- $200
Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.
author
SCHONFELD, HUGH J.
printer
Denis Archer
Place
London
Publication
1932
Description
FIRST EDITION. The Abraham Horodisch Copy. Numerous plates.
summary
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.
pp. 51. Original patterned vellum-backed gilt boards, with original plastic dust-jacket (torn). 4to.
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