"A SHOW AT" SHO'CARDS Comprehensive, Complete, Concise
Atkinson, F. H. and G. W. Atkinson
Published by Frederick Drake, 1929
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Drake, 1929. Elaborately decorated board with silhouette of a sign painter. Quarto. Good+, front endpaper missing. A bright copy. Minor notes in margin of first few pages. Frank H. Atkinson was a sign painter from the ART NOUVEAU era, who lived in Chicago and worked mostly for Cadillac. His books influenced hand lettering and sign painting for many years. A number of digital fonts are based on his designs. Leon E. Larson collection of show and sign painting techniques, his signature on inside front board. Not available for priority/ expedited shipping. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges may apply for international shipping. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Seller Inventory # 317474
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Title: "A SHOW AT" SHO'CARDS Comprehensive, ...
Publisher: Frederick Drake
Publication Date: 1929
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Edition: First edition.
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Seller: Last Exit Books, Charlottesville, VA, U.S.A.
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