Vintage 1966 MoMA Exhibition Catalogue: Lettering by Modern Artists 1st Ed 2nd P For Sale

Vintage 1966 MoMA Exhibition Catalogue: Lettering by Modern Artists, Paul Klee Cover Art, First Edition Second Printing

Author/Curator: Mildred Constantine

Publisher: The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York

Year Published: 1966 (First Edition, Second Printing)

Format: Softcover / Paperback booklet, 35 pages

Dimensions: Approx. 9.5" x 8.2"Subject: Modern Art, Typography, Calligraphy, Graphic Design, Mid-Century Modern

Rare Vintage 1966 Modern Art Exhibition Catalogue. An exceptional piece of mid-century art history, this is the First Edition, Second Printing (1966) of the highly collectible exhibition catalogue "Lettering by Modern Artists," published natively by The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York.Originally curated by Mildred Constantine for the groundbreaking 1964 MoMA exhibition, this slim, beautifully designed 35-page volume explores the intersection of typography, handwritten script, and fine art in the modern era.

Iconic Paul Klee Cover Art. The catalogue features a stunning, full-bleed color print on the front cover of Paul Klee’s famous 1918 watercolor-poem, "Einst dem Grau der Nacht enttaucht" ("Once Emerged from the Gray of Night"). The vibrant, geometric composition makes this piece highly desirable not only for bibliophiles but also as a striking display item or coffee table book for mid-century modern, Bauhaus, and minimalist home design aesthetics.

Featured Modern Masters

Inside, the catalogue analyzes and illustrates how legendary artists integrated lettering into their work. It includes visual references, plates, and commentary on masterpieces by:

Paul Klee (Featured Cover Artist)

Ben Shahn

Joan Miró

Pablo Picasso

Mark Tobey

Fernand Léger

Georges Braque...and other defining voices of the 20th-century avant-garde.

Authentication & Publication Details:

Verified authentic vintage printing.Copyright page notation explicitly states: “Copyright © 1964 The Museum of Modern Art… Second Printing, 1966. Printed in the United States of America.

Condition Report:Overall Condition: Very Good vintage condition.Interior: Pages are remarkably clean, flat, and tight to the binding with no loose sheets, ink markings, or heavy foxing.Exterior: The iconic Paul Klee cover remains vibrant with crisp color. There is only minor, natural age-appropriate toning on the interior cover borders and very light, superficial wear along the corners/spine edge—consistent with careful handling over its 60-year history.

Perfect for serious art historians, typography collectors, MoMA enthusiasts, or as a timeless gift for a modernist graphic design lover.

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