For the most complete published listing of works associated with Victor Hammer as a maker of books,
please see Paul E. Holbrook's AN INTRODUCTION TO VICTOR AND CAROLYN HAMMER,
WITH A LISTING OF THE BOOKS PRINTED AT THEIR SEVERAL PRESSES. Lexington: Anvil Press, 1995.
Concerning his type faces, consult W. Gay Reading's article Victor Hammer's Uncial Types
in AMERICAN PROPRIETORY TYPEFACES. American Printing History Association, 1998.

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Florence press
The Stamperio del Santuccio, Hammer's press in Florence.

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Specimen of Hammer's most familiar uncial typeface known generally as AMERICAN UNCIAL.
He was one of the last great practicioners of directly cutting, essentially sculpting, letters for printing.

 

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Specimen of HAMMER UNZIALE type.

 

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Specimen of Hammer's SAMSON type, German.

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Detail of page in SAMPSON, English.

 

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Specimen of Hammer's RATDOLT titling font.

 

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Hammer imprimus.

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Hammer's Greek inspired ANDROMAQUE.

 

 

book
An exceptional Hammer double spread.

book
A poem given to the Hammers by Thomas Merton,
printed by them as a gift to friends.

at press
Hammer printing.

VH and CRH
Victor and Carolyn Hammer in the pressroom, Lexington.

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Example of Hammer's formal calligraphy.

 

m initial
Two color initial letter printed in one pull of the press.
Reading Coll.

Holderlin
Title page image of the poet Holderlin cut in brass by Hammer.

iron press
Hammer pulling his customized Washington Press in Lexington.

self portrait
Silverpoint study for self portrait as bookbinder.
National Portrait Gallery, Washington, DC.