1870s, German chromolithographic lettering book for the international market. You rarely see them more elaborate.
Mathieu Lommen
@MathieuLommen@typo.social
Hi, I'm an Amsterdam-based design historian and author, with a research preference for books and lettering. Guest curator at the University of Amsterdam, Allard Pierson institute. #calligraphy #lettering #typedesign #letteringbooks #signpainting #bookhistory #bookdesign #irmaboom #designhistory
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Mathieu Lommen
@MathieuLommen@typo.social
Hi, I'm an Amsterdam-based design historian and author, with a research preference for books and lettering. Guest curator at the University of Amsterdam, Allard Pierson institute. #calligraphy #lettering #typedesign #letteringbooks #signpainting #bookhistory #bookdesign #irmaboom #designhistory
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@MathieuLommen@typo.social
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Jan 29, 2026
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