Collection: Lettering and Calligraphy

This exciting selection of books and journals offers a unique window into the rich history and evolving techniques of this timeless art form. Along with technical guidance, this rare and vintage material also provides inspiration from influential artists, encouraging both beginners and seasoned artists to explore new possibilities and personal expression.

Tombstone Lettering in the British Isles by Alan Bartram | Lund Humphries, 1978

Tombstone Lettering in the British Isles by Alan Bartram | Lund Humphries, 1978

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Visiting Caroline. A day with letter carver Caroline Webb by Michael Harvey | 47 Edition, 2008

Visiting Caroline. A day with letter carver Caroline Webb by Michael Harvey | 47 Edition, 2008

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The Decipherment of Linear B by John Chadwick | Pelican Books, 1961

The Decipherment of Linear B by John Chadwick | Pelican Books, 1961

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Signwritten Art by A.J. Lewery | David and Charles, 1989

Signwritten Art by A.J. Lewery | David and Charles, 1989

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Calligrafie Calligraphie Calligraphy Kalligraphie | Arti, 1951

Calligrafie Calligraphie Calligraphy Kalligraphie | Arti, 1951

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Good Handwriting and How to Acquire It, by John C. Tarr | Pan Books, 1957

Good Handwriting and How to Acquire It, by John C. Tarr | Pan Books, 1957

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Crafts magazine | Crafts Council | No 56, May/June 1982 Includes articles on Bernard Leach, architectural lettering, private presses, Ironwork at the V&A, Susan Bosence

Crafts magazine | Crafts Council | No 56, May/June 1982 Includes articles on Bernard Leach, architectural lettering, private presses, Ironwork at the V&A, Susan Bosence

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Pen & Brush Lettering and Practical Alphabets | Blandford Press, 1945 seventh edition

Pen & Brush Lettering and Practical Alphabets | Blandford Press, 1945 seventh edition

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Lettering: A Plea, by Percy Smith | The Dorian Workshop & Studio, 1932

Lettering: A Plea, by Percy Smith | The Dorian Workshop & Studio, 1932

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The Craft of the Pen by John R. Biggs | Blandford Press, 1961

The Craft of the Pen by John R. Biggs | Blandford Press, 1961

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Edward Fella: Letters on America. Photographs and lettering | Laurence King, 2000

Edward Fella: Letters on America. Photographs and lettering | Laurence King, 2000

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Hermann Zapf: Calligrapher, type-designer and typographer Cincinnati Art Museum 1960-1

Hermann Zapf: Calligrapher, type-designer and typographer Cincinnati Art Museum 1960-1

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The English Lettering Tradition from 1700 to the Present Day | Alan Bartram, 1989

The English Lettering Tradition from 1700 to the Present Day | Alan Bartram, 1989

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Written by Hand by Aubrey West | George Allen and Unwin, 1951

Written by Hand by Aubrey West | George Allen and Unwin, 1951

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El Caligrafo Moderno | Garnier Hermanos Editores, Paris, 1896

El Caligrafo Moderno | Garnier Hermanos Editores, Paris, 1896

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Reynolds Stone 1909–1979 | Victoria and Albert Museum exhibition catalogue, 1982

Reynolds Stone 1909–1979 | Victoria and Albert Museum exhibition catalogue, 1982

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Fleuron Anthology Francis Meynell | Herbert Simon | Ernest Benn 1973

Fleuron Anthology Francis Meynell | Herbert Simon | Ernest Benn 1973

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Creative Lettering Today by Michael Harvey | Published by A & C Black, 1996

Creative Lettering Today by Michael Harvey | Published by A & C Black, 1996

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Le Message. Miniature book by Jean-Michel Folon with Giorgio Soavi | Olivetti, 1967

Le Message. Miniature book by Jean-Michel Folon with Giorgio Soavi | Olivetti, 1967

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A Book of Scripts by Alfred Fairbank | King Penguin, revised edition, 1952

A Book of Scripts by Alfred Fairbank | King Penguin, revised edition, 1952

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Second book of Alphabets | The Studio, 1959

Second book of Alphabets | The Studio, 1959

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How to write signs, tickets and posters editor Paul N. Hasluck | Cassell & Co, 1914 [Copus & Sons]

How to write signs, tickets and posters editor Paul N. Hasluck | Cassell & Co, 1914 [Copus & Sons]

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The Script Letter: Its Form, Construction and Application | Tommy Thompson, 1955

The Script Letter: Its Form, Construction and Application | Tommy Thompson, 1955

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Ticket and Showcard Designing by F. Arthur Pearson | Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons 1932

Ticket and Showcard Designing by F. Arthur Pearson | Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons 1932

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