Examples of Lettering and Design J. Littlejohns 1928 First 1st Edition Hardback

1st Edition 1928Examples of Lettering and Design by J. Littlejohns, R.B.A., A.R.B.C.John Littlejohns (1874 - 1955) was an artist born in offereford in North Devon.

This book features a number of different alphabets (fonts) together with variations of each, some ornamental borders and flourishes, and examples of their use. A page on decorated capital letters, and another one on monograms. Also includes tips on what type of pens to use and some thoughts on color.

Pale blue paper covered boards and cloth spine, with black titling to front and spine.

Published by Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons Ltd in Bath, EnglandSold in New YorkIsaac Pittman & Sons, 2 W. 45th St. New York
Printed on thick off-white paper by the Pitman Press, Bath.
59 numbered pages, plus 21 full-page advertisements for art supplies and other books.9" x 6.5" x .66"

Fair condition with edges worn.Corners bumped, as is the top and bottom of the spine.Discoloration on the outside.Very tightly bound with no pages loose or missing.Pages slightly tanned