Typographic Variations designed by Hermann Zapf on themes in contemporary book design and typography

First Edition, 1964. 

Book measures 8.5 x 12 inches. Preface by Paul Standard. Published in an edition of 500 by Museum Books for the American market. This copy is hand numbered 66 and signed by Zapf. Binding in half vellum spine, with paper covered boards. Printed on Hahnemuhle paper. An extraordinary book set and printed in various typefaces from the Stempel Foundry in Germany (many of which were designed by Zapf). This book is impeccably printed, and a valuable resource for any typographer or letterpress printer. There is a key at the back of the book which lists typefaces used in each example. A very valuable type specimen reference as well.

Near Fine in solid binding. Dust jacket shows a few small closed tears along edges, and one minor small faint stain to to cover. Near Fine / Very Good.