August Rosenberger 1893–1980; A Tribute to one of the Greatest Masters of Punchcutting, an Art Now All but Extinct By Herman Zapf Printed on Rives Heavyweight in an edition of 120 copies, Rosenberger is saluted through Zapf’s recollections of their collaboration both during and after World War II in Germany. Rosenberger’s unwavering hand was responsible for the exquisite cutting of such renowned types as Bauer Bodoni, Trajanus, Optima, and Palatino. His expert technique is also seen in numerous illustrations and book plates printed from his original metal engravings. Four original leaves accompany this edition: two are from the Fabriano paper edition of Feder und Stichel; the other two are from Das Blumen ABC, printed by Otto Bickelhaupt at the private printing office of the Stempel foundry in 1949. All leaves are signed by Hermann Zapf. From top [right]: Title page detail, cover, leaf from Das Blumen ABC, leaf from Feder und Stichel. Publisher: Melbert B. Cary, Jr. Graphic Arts Collection, Rochester Institute of Technology Pub Date: 1996 Size: 7.25 x 10.75 in. Pages: 36 pages; illustrated Binding: cloth-bound hardcover ISBN: none Price: SOLD OUT