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Spencer, Herbert. New York. 1968 (1969).: Hastings House, Publishers. Second Revised Edition. 4to. Boards in Printed Dust Jacket. Near Fine/Good. 108pp, profusely illustrated in b&w. With a bibliography. "The Visible Word" is estimable graphic design historian Herbert Spencer's influential survey of legibility in contemporary typography and typeface design. An internally most handsome example of the hardbound 1969 second revised edition of this uncommon item bearing the discreet ownership stamp of a noted graphic designer in ink on the front pastedown whose dust jacket shows some creasing, tearing and staining. It has been priced accordingly. Inventory Number: 022522