Akzidenz-Grotesk von Berthold

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H. Berthold AG, Berlin. No date (mid 50s). Oblong 4to (19,5 x 27 cm). Ring bound. Attractive specimen with samples in colour. Presentation in a forward in German, English and French.

Akzidenz Grotesk, which was renamed ”Standard” for the English and Americas markets, is without no doubt Bertholds most prestigious and best-selling typeface. Since it was launched by the type foundry in 1896 it has been refined many times. This type specimen is designed in a clean and early ”Swiss- style”.Schriftprobe 429.