Strong's Book of Designs. A Masterpiece by a Master (in Colors)

Published by Detroit School of Lettering, Detroit, 1910

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Seller: Michael Treloar Booksellers ANZAAB/ILAB, Adelaide, SA, AustraliaMichael Treloar Booksellers ANZAAB/ILAB

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Detroit, Detroit School of Lettering, 1910. Oblong quarto, [90] leaves (printed rectos only) of designs and commercial art, with 10 leaves in monochrome and 25 in two or more colours. Black textured cloth lettered in gilt on the front cover; cloth slightly worn at the extremities, with a small amount of white paint at the head of the front joint; rear hinge pulled a little, but sound; tears to (mainly the bottom) edges of about 30 leaves, with eight of those tears above a centimetre long now expertly sealed; minor loss to the top edge of one leaf; a few other mild signs of age and use; a very good copy. The lengthy subtitle is worth quoting in full: 'A bewildering collection of Modern Ornamental art bristling with new and up-to-date ideas and designs of every conceivable nature. An invaluable art gem especially adapted to the requirements of the Sign Painter, Show Card Writer and Commercial Artist. Containing in all, air brush designs, show cards, business cards, letter heads, sign ends, ribbons, scrolls, panels, book covers, hanging signs, theatrical designs. Also thirty-three pages of ornamental work (in colors) along with nine brand new alphabets'.

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Bibliographic details

Title
Strong's Book of Designs. A Masterpiece by a Master (in Colors)
Author
[Trade Catalogue]. STRONG, Chas. J. and L.S. STRONG
Publisher
Detroit School of Lettering, Detroit
Publication year
1910
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
First Edition.
Dimensions
4to
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Michael Treloar Booksellers ANZAAB/ILAB

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Michael Treloar Antiquarian Booksellers, established in March 1976, deal in fine and rare books, photographs and manuscripts. Treloars conduct regular specialist book auctions, maintain a retail outlet in the heart of the city of Adelaide and are longstanding members of Australian and New Zealand Association of Antiquarian Booksellers (ANZAAB) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB).

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