Metropolis in L'Imprimerie et la Pensée Moderne (Union Syndicale des Maitres Imprimeurs, 1928). French Ad (10" X 12.5"). Sci...

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Metropolis in L'Imprimerie et la Pensée Moderne (Union Syndicale des Maitres Imprimeurs, 1928). French Ad (10" X 12.5"). Science Fiction.
Offered is a beautiful advertising excerpt for Metropolis, culled from the Christmas issue of Parisian printing, typography, and design digest L'Imprimerie et la Pensée Moderne. Starring Alfred Abel, Gustav Frohlich, Brigitte Helm, Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Fritz Rasp, Theodor Loos, Erwin Biswanger, and Heinrich George. Directed by Fritz Lang. An unrestored item with bright color and a clean overall appearance. It may show general signs of use, including slight edge and corner wear, light creases, and unobtrusive binding holes. The piece has been removed from its original publication, but the digest's cover is included in the lot for purposes of context. It is not included in the overall grade. Please see full-color, enlargeable image above for more details. Very Fine.

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