Step into the rich tradition of 19th-century sign painting and lettering with The Sign Painter & Lettering Artist's Reference Book of Alphabets & Ornaments by Vault Editions. This meticulously curated archive showcases 115 beautifully restored lettering sheets that showcase the complete alphabet from A to Z. It is an essential resource for sign writers, graphic designers, typographers, and lettering artists to make vintage-inspired creative work.
Inside This Collection:
Explore a wide-ranging selection of historical lettering styles and ornamental assets, including:
Elegant Victorian cursives and formal copperplate-inspired scripts for refined signage and branding
Bold block letters, Tuscan styles, and shadowed caps used across storefronts, circus posters, and vintage advertisements
Playful slab serifs and outlined display faces perfect for eye-catching headlines and signboards
Decorative initials, catchwords, indexes, and monograms that add clarity, rhythm, and flair to compositions
Hand-drawn banners, flourishes, and embellishments designed to frame, enhance, or punctuate typographic layouts
Each page has been meticulously restored, ensuring every intricate detail is preserved, offering an authentic glimpse into the craftsmanship of historical sign painters and lettering artists.
This collection was curated by Kale James, illustrator, graphic designer, and Creative Director of Vault Editions. He is an Amazon best-selling author with 60+ acclaimed art and design books.
Instant Access to High-Resolution Files:
Each book includes a unique download link granting instant access to all 115 high-resolution images (300 DPI), perfect for:
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Sign Painter and Lettering Artist's Reference Book of Alphabets and Ornaments is a meticulously curated collection of 115 lovingly restored 19th-century lettering sheets that showcase the complete alphabet from A to Z.In this reference book, lettering artists and design enthusiasts alike will find a rich tapestry of typographic styles that dominated the sign painting landscape of the 19th century-from elegant Victorian scripts to the bold, ornate block letters that adorned shop fronts and public houses. Additionally, the collection features an extensive range of ornaments, catchwords, banner ends, indexes and other crucial elements that will add flair and clarity to your designs.Bonus features: Each book features a download link that will give you access to high-resolution files of all 115 alphabets and the ornaments, catchwords and other graphic elements featured in this collection. You can use these assets in typographic projects to take your designs to the next level!Each page of this book features a high-resolution reproduction of the original lettering sheets, offering an authentic glimpse into the past. The restoration process has been executed with the utmost precision, ensuring every detail from the original works is preserved, allowing readers to fully appreciate the craftsmanship of yesteryear's sign painters and lettering artists.Embrace the legacy of the past and carry it into the future with your creative vision. Add this essential volume to your collection today, and let the journey of discovery and inspiration begin! Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781922966261
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