ROMAN LETTERING - a study of the letters of the inscription at the base of the TRAJAN COLUMN, with an outline of the history of lettering in Britain
by EVETTS, L. C
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- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Fine copy/Cover illustrated
- ISBN 10
- 0273012657
- ISBN 13
- 9780273012658
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About This Item
London / New York: Pitman / Taplinger, 1979. This boog gives a unique analysis and exposition of the culmimating achievement of Roman lettering craft - the inscriptions on the base of Trajan's Column in Rome. Contents: I). Introduction. 1). The direction of reading. 2). The individual character of each symbol of the alphabet. 3). Syllabic expression and spacing. 4). Technique. 5). Fitness and choice of lettering. 6). Colour. II). The Roman alphabet from the inscription of the Trajan column, circa A. D. 114. 1). An appreciation of the letters. 2). Full-size illustrations and geometrical diagrams - with notes on construction. III). History chart of hand-produced lettering in Britain, showing the source of derivation and the nature of development. 1). Examples of lettering for various crafts - with descriptive notes. IV). Appendix: Modern adaptations. 1). Showing the influence of classical Roman design upon twentieth century lettering. V). Index. With notes. Diagrams and illustrations by the author. VII + 87 pag. . 1st edition in paperback. Sewed / Card covers. Fine copy/Cover illustrated. 24,5cmx19cm.
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- Festina Lente (IT)
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- Title
- ROMAN LETTERING - a study of the letters of the inscription at the base of the TRAJAN COLUMN, with an outline of the history of lettering in Britain
- Author
- EVETTS, L. C
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine copy
- Jacket Condition
- Cover illustrated
- Edition
- 1st edition in paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0273012657
- ISBN 13
- 9780273012658
- Publisher
- Pitman / Taplinger
- Place of Publication
- London / New York
- Date Published
- 1979
- Keywords
- italia calligraphic writing majuscule miniscule oblique serifs obtuse-angle serifs
- Size
- 24,5cmx19cm
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