Description
A charming and increasingly scarce vintage booklet titled Plain & Ornamental Lettering, published by Blackie & Son Ltd., London and Glasgow. The cover features classic early‑ to mid‑20th‑century typography, reflecting the period’s emphasis on hand‑drawn lettering and design craft. A lovely reference piece for artists, calligraphers and typographic enthusiasts.
Condition:
A very good vintage example with light handling wear to the cover and clean internal pages. The booklet remains fully intact and highly presentable, retaining its usefulness as both a reference and a collectible.
Ideal for collectors of lettering guides, graphic‑design history, calligraphy resources, or Blackie & Son publications.
History of Plain & Ornamental Lettering by Blackie & Son Ltd.
Blackie & Son Ltd. were well‑known British educational publishers, producing instructional books across art, craft, engineering and technical subjects. Their lettering guides, including Plain & Ornamental Lettering, were widely used by students, draughtsmen, signwriters and early graphic designers.
This booklet reflects a period when hand‑rendered lettering was an essential skill, long before digital typography. Surviving examples are valued for their instructional diagrams, period styles and insight into traditional lettering techniques.
Plain & Ornamental Lettering – Blackie & Son Ltd. Vintage Booklet
£10.00
Description
A charming and increasingly scarce vintage booklet titled Plain & Ornamental Lettering, published by Blackie & Son Ltd., London and Glasgow. The cover features classic early‑ to mid‑20th‑century typography, reflecting the period’s emphasis on hand‑drawn lettering and design craft. A lovely reference piece for artists, calligraphers and typographic enthusiasts.
Condition:
A very good vintage example with light handling wear to the cover and clean internal pages. The booklet remains fully intact and highly presentable, retaining its usefulness as both a reference and a collectible.
Ideal for collectors of lettering guides, graphic‑design history, calligraphy resources, or Blackie & Son publications.
History of Plain & Ornamental Lettering by Blackie & Son Ltd.
Blackie & Son Ltd. were well‑known British educational publishers, producing instructional books across art, craft, engineering and technical subjects. Their lettering guides, including Plain & Ornamental Lettering, were widely used by students, draughtsmen, signwriters and early graphic designers.
This booklet reflects a period when hand‑rendered lettering was an essential skill, long before digital typography. Surviving examples are valued for their instructional diagrams, period styles and insight into traditional lettering techniques.