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July 24, 2019|Kelsie Jankowski|Vintage Posters

Sergio Trujillo Magnenat: A Pioneer in Colombian Graphic Design

Featured in our August 7 sale of Vintage Posters is a rare selection of four advertisements for the first Bolivarian Games by Sergio Trujillo Magnenat. The images are characterized by…

October 23, 2015 | Early Printed Books

Beauty in Print: A Look At Exotic Typography

When it comes to books, the most fascinating aspect is generally the content, but sometimes it’s nice just to appreciate the beauty and precision of printed language. Here are some…

May 3, 2013 | Art Press & Illustrated Books

Christine von der Linn on Irving Oaklander

Thursday, May 9th, our sale of Art, Press & Illustrated Books will feature the inventory of the late Irving Oaklander, known to all who sought rare books about graphic design,…

May 7, 2012 | Vintage Posters

Among Modernist Posters – Typography Masterpieces

Thursday’s sale of Modernist Posters features several examples of modernist typography from major innovators of the form, including Max Bill, Walter Dexel and Jan Tschichold, all associates of the Bauhaus. Versions…

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Sergio Trujillo Magnenat: A Pioneer in Colombian Graphic Design

Beauty in Print: A Look At Exotic Typography

Christine von der Linn on Irving Oaklander

Among Modernist Posters – Typography Masterpieces

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