New York: Dover Publications, Date: 1965. Book. Illus. by Dürer, Albrecht. Fine. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. New York: Dover, 1965. First Dover edition. Unabridged and unaltered republication of the work first published at the Grolier Club in 1917. 4to. Hard cover. Decorative binding, no dust jacket as issued.43 pp. Illustrated in black and white. Fine.. Dover Publications ISBN 0486213064 9780486213064 [US]

Dover Publications. Near Fine with No dust jacket as issued. Date: 1965. Softcover. 0486213064 . 10.7 X 7.9 X 0.2 inches; 43 pages . Dover Publications ISBN 0486213064 9780486213064 [US]

ISBN10: 0486213064, ISBN13: 9780486213064, [publisher: New York : Dover] Softcover 40 S., 3 Tafeln. Ein gutes und sauberes Exemplar. - This volume was first published as part of Diirer's theoretical treatise on applied geometry, "Underweysung der Messung mit dem Zirckel und Richtscheyt" (1525), usually known in English as "The Art of Measurement." Diirer's interest in the art (or betterscience) of lettering was a natural outgrowth of his own practical and theoretical preoccupations and of the growing interest throughout Western Europe in writing and instructional copy-books (stimulated by the introduction of the printing press, the consequent wider dissemination of books, and the expanding Renaissance spirit). "Of the Just Shaping of Letters" is principally concerned with setting out precise rules for the geometric construction of Roman capitals (majuscules)-those classical letters seen in stone inscriptions. Dürer constructs each letter by inscribing it in a square of specific size, "building" the character out of elements of the square, arcs of circles drawn from particular points, and so forth. In each case, the book gives a construction diagram with accompanying explanatory text and at least one finished example of the letter. For most letters, alternative designs are shown. The remainder of the book provides directions and examples for the forming of "textur" or quadrate minuscules (Gothic lower case) ...
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New York: Dover, Date: 1965 card covers, stapled spine 43pp, translated from the Latin text of the issue of 1535, a chapter from the Applied Geometry of Albrecht Durer, principally concerned with setting up precise rules for the geometric construction of Roman capitals. reprint. Original Wraps. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Albrecht Durer. 4to - over 9? - 12" tall. Dover ISBN 0486213064 9780486213064 [NZ]

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ISBN10: 0486213064, ISBN13: 9780486213064, [publisher: Dover Publications, Incorporated] Softcover Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
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Dover Publications, Incorporated. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Dover Publications, Incorporated ISBN 0486213064 9780486213064 [US]

ISBN10: 0486213064, ISBN13: 9780486213064, [publisher: Dover Publications, Incorporated] Softcover Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
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ISBN10: 0486213064, ISBN13: 9780486213064, [publisher: Dover Publications, Incorporated] Softcover 40 S., 27cm Zustand: sehr gut --- Inhalt: englischer Text, durchgängig illustriert KS081 ISBN: 9780486213064 Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 200
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