Scarce Highly Detailed Textbook LETTERING The History and Technique of Lettering as Design by Alexander Nesbitt (First Edition) (Autographed!) (1950)

Alexander Nesbitt

Published by Prentice-Hall, Inc., New York, 1950

About this Item

THIS vintage history and textbook is the only copy available that is SIGNED by the author! There is one tear on page 5 and some water staining at the bottom of the spine (see photos). Summary from the Dover reprint of 1998: "The only inexpensive and thorough chronicle of the development of letter forms from the point of view of the artist or typographer, "The History and Technique of Lettering" ranges from the earliest pictographs and hieroglyphics to the work of 20th-century designers. This comprehensive, well-illustrated volume offers readers a fascinatingly detailed historical overview as well as a practical course in lettering techniques. Subjects include early writing forms; Roman lettering; runes and medieval hands; the Carolingian minuscule and derivative types; humanistic writing and derivative fonts; the effects of the Industrial Revolution on lettering; and much more. Hand-lettered illustrations accompany the text, along with comments on the stylistic and historic position of each style. The second portion of the book offers a 65-page practical course in lettering, including thousands of insights and technical hints for achieving numerous classic styles of letter formation. Perfect for anyone wishing to learn the history of lettering, or to study exquisite specimens of the major lettering styles from the Greeks to the present day, this volume also offers an outstanding resource for students who need a supplementary text that covers not only letter forms and their history but also layout and other techniques." Hard cover edition without dustjacket. 300 pages. Dimensions: 8" by 10.5". Published by Prentice-Hall, Inc., New York. 1st printing, 1950. B&W illustrations. Pale Green binding. Cover defect(s): Slight corner/edge damage. 2.5 Pound Media Shipping Rate with Multiple Product Orders. (Min Shipping Rate 1 Pound per Order). Order More and SAVE! Genre(s): Painting & Drawing / Education-College / Autographed Fiction & Non-Fiction / English.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Scarce Highly Detailed Textbook LETTERING The History and Technique of Lettering as Design by Alexander Nesbitt (First Edition) (Autographed!) (1950)
• Publisher: Prentice-Hall, Inc., New York
• Publication Date: 1950
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Education-College
  • Autographed Fiction & Non-Fiction
  • Painting & Drawing