The Book of Signs (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781614279730)

2016 Reprint of 1930 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Rudolf Koch (1876 - 1934) was a German type designer. He was also a master of lettering, calligraphy, typography and illustration. Commonly known for his typefaces created for the Klingspor Type Foundry, his most widely used typefaces include Neuland and Kabel. Koch's "Book of Signs", translated into English in 1930, illustrates, with short explanations, 493 old-world symbols, monograms and runes. Provides a rich repository of signs divided into the following categories: General Signs The Cross Monogram of Christ or Chrismon Other Christian Signs The Monogram Stonemason's Signs The Four Elements Astronomical Signs Astrological Signs Botanical Signs Chemical Signs House and Holdings marks Signs from Various Sources Runes

Author: Rudolf Koch
ISBN-10: 161427973X
ISBN-13: 9781614279730
Publisher: Martino Fine Books
Language: English
Published: 06/21/2016
Pages: 114
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.41lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.27d