Patriz Huber Ornamente

First edition catalog showcasing Ornamente, an expressive Art Nouveau typeface by Patriz Huber, published in 1906 by Schelter & Giesecke, a Leipzig type foundry dating back to 1819. Huber (1878-1902) was a German interior designer, goldsmith, and furniture designer who at a young age was part of the Darmstadt Artists’ Colony along with Joseph Maria Olbrich and Peter Behrens, leaving there to work briefly with Henry van de Veldt in Berlin before committing suicide in 1902 at the age of 24. 4to, printed wrappers, 63 pages, with typographical samples and ornamental patterns throughout. Hinges split, though spine still securely attached. Bumping to extremities, with small closed tears along spine. Minor rubbing to wrappers. Contents clean and bright.