1995 Schrift + Symbol in Stein, Holz und Metall

Description

Colour Plates, Illustrated, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding, Signed, Very Scarce, With Dustwrapper, With Slipcase

In the publisher's original pictorial hardback, complete with the original unclipped dust wrapper. This copy comes with a cardboard slipcase from Jerry Cinamon. 

A comprehensive, updated third edition following earlier versions from the 1970s, made with the collaboration of Wolfgang Jakob.

This volume is signed, and dated, by Wolfgang Jakob on the copyright page, "W. Jakob 21.11.07".

This is an impressive study of the artistry of lettering and symbolic forms carved in stone, wood, and metal, illustrated with numerous black-and-white and occasional red-toned photographs, diagrams, and design reproductions.

Sepp Jakob (1925–1993): Acclaimed sculptor and stone carver. He held a significant role at the Freiburger Münster restoration workshop and was a respected educator.