Roman Lettering: A Study of the Letters of the Inscription at the Base of the Trajan Column, with an Outline of the History of Lettering in Britain
Evetts, L.C.
Published by Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, 1952
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Reprint of the 1938 ed. 10x7.5", vii+87 pp, b&w illus. Pages yellowed, else VG, clean & solid, in Poor price-clipped dj with chipping & tears. Seller Inventory # 34291
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Title: Roman Lettering: A Study of the Letters of ...
Publisher: Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons
Publication Date: 1952
Binding: Hardcover
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
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Roman Lettering: A Study Of The Letters Of The Inscription At The Base Of The Trajan Column With An Outline Of The History Of Lettering In Britain
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Isaac Pitman London 1965 (first published 1938), 1965
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Seller: THE CROSS Art + Books, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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25.0 x 18.0cms 88pp b/w illusts very good hardback (with several booksellers' stamps) & fragile faded dustrapper This book argues that the inscriptions on Trajans' column represent the culminating achievement of Roman letter-craft. Seller Inventory # 20320263
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ROMAN LETTERING - a study of the letters of the inscription at the base of the TRAJAN COLUMN, with an outline of the history of lettering in Britain
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Pitman / Taplinger, London / New York, 1979
ISBN 10: 0273012657
ISBN 13: 9780273012658
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Sewed / Card covers. Condition: Fine copy. 1st edition in paperback. This boog gives a unique analysis and exposition of the culmimating achievement of Roman lettering craft - the inscriptions on the base of Trajan's Column in Rome. Contents: I). Introduction. 1). The direction of reading. 2). The individual character of each symbol of the alphabet. 3). Syllabic expression and spacing. 4). Technique. 5). Fitness and choice of lettering. 6). Colour. II). The Roman alphabet from the inscription of the Trajan column, circa A. D. 114. 1). An appreciation of the letters. 2). Full-size illustrations and geometrical diagrams - with notes on construction. III). History chart of hand-produced lettering in Britain, showing the source of derivation and the nature of development. 1). Examples of lettering for various crafts - with descriptive notes. IV). Appendix: Modern adaptations. 1). Showing the influence of classical Roman design upon twentieth century lettering. V). Index. With notes. Diagrams and illustrations by the author. VII + 87 pag. Size: 24,5cmx19cm. Seller Inventory # 024853
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Roman Lettering : a study of the letters of the inscription at the base of the Trajan Column, with an outline of the history of lettering in Britain
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Sir Isaac Pitman and Sons, 1938
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Seller: Chapter 1, Johannesburg, GAU, South Africa
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. shelf wear on the boards. a bit marked. all pages are intact and legible. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Seller Inventory # c2cn
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Roman Lettering: A study of the letters of the inscription at the base of the Trajan Column, with an outline of the history of lettering in Britain
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Pitman Publishing Limited, 1960
ISBN 10: 0273012657
ISBN 13: 9780273012658
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Seller: Lincolnshire History & Archaeology Soc, Lincoln, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Dust jacket worn with tear and creases on back. Seller Inventory # ABE-1620226914090
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Roman Lettering: A study of the letters of the inscription at the base of the Trajan Column, with an outline of the history of lettering in Britain
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR003705053
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