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Background imageLettering Collection: And, initial letters for The Four Gospels, Golden Cockerel Press, 1931 (woodblock)

And, initial letters for The Four Gospels, Golden Cockerel Press, 1931 (woodblock)
2616967 And, initial letters for The Four Gospels, Golden Cockerel Press, 1931 (woodblock) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); 10x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLettering Collection: A Map of New Zealand, 1931 (colour litho)

A Map of New Zealand, 1931 (colour litho)
1198398 A Map of New Zealand, 1931 (colour litho) by Gill, Leslie MacDonald (Max) (1884-1947); 102x153 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gill)

Background imageLettering Collection: Poster advertising Graubunden, Switzerland, 1924 (colour litho)

Poster advertising Graubunden, Switzerland, 1924 (colour litho)
1197952 Poster advertising Graubunden, Switzerland, 1924 (colour litho) by Giacometti, Augusto (1877-1947); 126x89 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Giacometti)

Background imageLettering Collection: Le Cavalier Blanc, 1912 (colour etching)

Le Cavalier Blanc, 1912 (colour etching)
1195041 Le Cavalier Blanc, 1912 (colour etching) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); 42x34.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageLettering Collection: Exactitude, 1932 (colour lithograph)

Exactitude, 1932 (colour lithograph)
1197897 Exactitude, 1932 (colour lithograph) by Fix-Masseau, Pierre Felix (1869-1937); 99x61 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageLettering Collection: Map of Asia, c. 1696 (hand-coloured engraving)

Map of Asia, c. 1696 (hand-coloured engraving)
986317 Map of Asia, c.1696 (hand-coloured engraving) by Danckerts, Cornelis III (1664-1717); 59x96 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Asia. Cornelis Danckerts III (1664-1717)

Background imageLettering Collection: Citroen, (lithograph in colours)

Citroen, (lithograph in colours)
985659 Citroen, (lithograph in colours) by Valerio, Roger de (1886-1951); 95.4x160 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Citroen. Roger de Valerio (1886-1951). Lithograph in colours

Background imageLettering Collection: Tour the Empire at Wembley, 1920 (lithograph in colours)

Tour the Empire at Wembley, 1920 (lithograph in colours)
1766925 Tour the Empire at Wembley, 1920 (lithograph in colours) by Newbould, Frank (1887-1951); 89x114 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tour the Empire at Wembley. Frank Newbould (1887-1950)

Background imageLettering Collection: A London Underground poster advertising the British Industries Fair, 1935 (colour lithograph)

A London Underground poster advertising the British Industries Fair, 1935 (colour lithograph)
1198193 A London Underground poster advertising the British Industries Fair, 1935 (colour lithograph) by Nash, Paul (1889-1946); 25x33 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageLettering Collection: Advertising poster for Shell, 1938 (colour lithograph)

Advertising poster for Shell, 1938 (colour lithograph)
1770090 Advertising poster for Shell, 1938 (colour lithograph) by Craig, Barry (1902-51); 76x114 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising poster for Shell. Barry Craig (1902-1951)

Background imageLettering Collection: German poster for an exhibition of English Graphics for the Board of Trade and the British Museum

German poster for an exhibition of English Graphics for the Board of Trade and the British Museum, 1923
1770027 German poster for an exhibition of English Graphics for the Board of Trade and the British Museum, 1923, 1923 (colour lithograph) by Wadsworth

Background imageLettering Collection: The Princess Louise Scottish Hospital for Limbless Sailors & Soldiers at Erskine House

The Princess Louise Scottish Hospital for Limbless Sailors & Soldiers at Erskine House, 1917 (photogravure)
1769882 The Princess Louise Scottish Hospital for Limbless Sailors & Soldiers at Erskine House, 1917 (photogravure) by Annan

Background imageLettering Collection: Crucifix, 1919 (wood engraving)

Crucifix, 1919 (wood engraving)
1275146 Crucifix, 1919 (wood engraving) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inscription relating to the mourning of Christ death; the crucifix; and the leading of man)

Background imageLettering Collection: A Map of England and Wales, 1928 (colour litho)

A Map of England and Wales, 1928 (colour litho)
1198396 A Map of England and Wales, 1928 (colour litho) by Gill, Leslie MacDonald (Max) (1884-1947); 102x153 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gill)

Background imageLettering Collection: Parisian clothing: Bathing costume, 1913 (coloured print)

Parisian clothing: Bathing costume, 1913 (coloured print)
990963 Parisian clothing: Bathing costume, 1913 (coloured print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parisian clothing: Bathing costume; Costumes Parisiens)

Background imageLettering Collection: A front cover design for Me and my Pussies, 1924 (pen, black ink and watercolour)

A front cover design for Me and my Pussies, 1924 (pen, black ink and watercolour)
985956 A front cover design for Me and my Pussies, 1924 (pen, black ink and watercolour) by Appleton, Honor Charlotte (1879-1951); 34.6x25.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLettering Collection: And One by One Crept Silently to Rest, c. 1902-3 (pen and black ink on vellum)

And One by One Crept Silently to Rest, c. 1902-3 (pen and black ink on vellum)
1195055 And One by One Crept Silently to Rest, c.1902-3 (pen and black ink on vellum) by King, Jessie Marion (1875-1949); 17.8x14 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageLettering Collection: A Giant with Midgets (colour woodblock prrint)

A Giant with Midgets (colour woodblock prrint)
1766569 A Giant with Midgets (colour woodblock prrint) by Yoshitora, Utagawa (fl.c.1836-87); 37.1x24.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Giant with Midgets. Utagawa Yoshitora (fl.1840-1880)

Background imageLettering Collection: Kingston by Tram, a London Transport poster, 1925 (colour lithograph)

Kingston by Tram, a London Transport poster, 1925 (colour lithograph)
1769896 Kingston by Tram, a London Transport poster, 1925 (colour lithograph) by Newbould, Frank (1887-1951); 76x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Kingston by Tram, a London Transport poster)

Background imageLettering Collection: Peter Pan Map of South Kensington, 1923 (colour litho)

Peter Pan Map of South Kensington, 1923 (colour litho)
1198360 Peter Pan Map of South Kensington, 1923 (colour litho) by Gill, Leslie MacDonald (Max) (1884-1947); 101x127 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gill)

Background imageLettering Collection: Poster advertising South Devon, 1946 (colour lithograph)

Poster advertising South Devon, 1946 (colour lithograph)
1198161 Poster advertising South Devon, 1946 (colour lithograph) by Newbould, Frank (1887-1951); 102x127 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageLettering Collection: A Pair of Angels, 1897 (transparent vellum over painted paper with gilding)

A Pair of Angels, 1897 (transparent vellum over painted paper with gilding)
1195360 A Pair of Angels, 1897 (transparent vellum over painted paper with gilding) by Fell, Herbert Granville (1872-1951); 24.7x21.2x1.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fell)

Background imageLettering Collection: Reproduction of a poster advertising Kassama Corn Flour, 1895-1899 (colour lithograph)

Reproduction of a poster advertising Kassama Corn Flour, 1895-1899 (colour lithograph)
1770131 Reproduction of a poster advertising Kassama Corn Flour, 1895-1899 (colour lithograph) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949) & Pryde

Background imageLettering Collection: Reproduction of a poster advertising A Trip to China Town (colour litho)

Reproduction of a poster advertising A Trip to China Town (colour litho)
STC138836 Reproduction of a poster advertising A Trip to China Town (colour litho) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949) & Pryde

Background imageLettering Collection: St. Augustine at his desk and the cities of Babylon and Zion, 1489 (woodcut)

St. Augustine at his desk and the cities of Babylon and Zion, 1489 (woodcut)
985852 St. Augustine at his desk and the cities of Babylon and Zion, 1489 (woodcut) by Italian School, (15th century); 31.5x21.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: St)

Background imageLettering Collection: Poster advertising Moet & Chandon Dry Imperial champagne, 1899 (colour lithograph)

Poster advertising Moet & Chandon Dry Imperial champagne, 1899 (colour lithograph)
1770136 Poster advertising Moet & Chandon Dry Imperial champagne, 1899 (colour lithograph) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 63x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLettering Collection: Poster for the 1923 State Bauhaus Exhibition, 1923 (colour lithograph)

Poster for the 1923 State Bauhaus Exhibition, 1923 (colour lithograph)
1197758 Poster for the 1923 State Bauhaus Exhibition, 1923 (colour lithograph) by Schmidt, Joost (1893-1948); 68.5x48 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Background imageLettering Collection: Au Quartier Latin, 1898 (lithograph in colours)

Au Quartier Latin, 1898 (lithograph in colours)
1766961 Au Quartier Latin, 1898 (lithograph in colours) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 42x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Au Quartier Latin. Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939)

Background imageLettering Collection: A page from the illustrated manuscript Reminiscences of Imperial Delhi

A page from the illustrated manuscript Reminiscences of Imperial Delhi
1196696 A page from the illustrated manuscript Reminiscences of Imperial Delhi, 1844 (w/c, gouache, ink on paper) by Khan

Background imageLettering Collection: Four men of different ages (verso) and illuminated manuscript with verses from

Four men of different ages (verso) and illuminated manuscript with verses from
1195378 Four men of different ages (verso) and illuminated manuscript with verses from The Human Seasons (recto), within decorative borders, 1912-1914 (paint)

Background imageLettering Collection: Benedictine, 1898 (lithograph in colours)

Benedictine, 1898 (lithograph in colours)
1195123 Benedictine, 1898 (lithograph in colours) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 205.7x77 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Czech, out of copyright

Background imageLettering Collection: Poster advertising travel to Graubunden by the Swiss company Rhaetian Railway

Poster advertising travel to Graubunden by the Swiss company Rhaetian Railway
1197946 Poster advertising travel to Graubunden by the Swiss company Rhaetian Railway, 1916 (colour lithograph) by Cardinaux

Background imageLettering Collection: Cover for the art magazine Broom, c. 1921-1924 (lithograph)

Cover for the art magazine Broom, c. 1921-1924 (lithograph)
1197744 Cover for the art magazine Broom, c.1921-1924 (lithograph) by American School, (20th century); 27.3x20.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Background imageLettering Collection: Poster advertising Leon Trotskys autobiography My Life (1930)

Poster advertising Leon Trotskys autobiography My Life (1930)
1197726 Poster advertising Leon Trotskys autobiography My Life (1930), 1930 (colour litho) by Schwarz, Mommie (Samuel) (1876-1942); 88x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Schwarz)

Background imageLettering Collection: Red Star Line, c. 1900 (lithograph in colours)

Red Star Line, c. 1900 (lithograph in colours)
1766912 Red Star Line, c.1900 (lithograph in colours) by Cassiers, Hendrick (1858-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Red Star Line. Hendrick Cassiers (1858-1944)

Background imageLettering Collection: Salon des Cents, 1893 (lithograph in colours)

Salon des Cents, 1893 (lithograph in colours)
1766904 Salon des Cents, 1893 (lithograph in colours) by Ibels, Henri-Gabriel (1867-1936); 60x41 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Salon des Cents. Henri Gabriel Ibels (1860-1936)

Background imageLettering Collection: Evening Bell, Kamakura, from the series Eight views of famous places

Evening Bell, Kamakura, from the series Eight views of famous places
1766541 Evening Bell, Kamakura, from the series Eight views of famous places (woodblock print) by Toyokuni II, (Utagawa Toyoshige) (1777-1835); 26.4x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLettering Collection: A Belgian poster advertising the film Casablanca (1942), 1942 (colour lithograph)

A Belgian poster advertising the film Casablanca (1942), 1942 (colour lithograph)
1770160 A Belgian poster advertising the film Casablanca (1942), 1942 (colour lithograph) by Belgian School, (20th century); 41x28 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLettering Collection: Poster advertising Canadian Pacific, 1933 (colour lithograph)

Poster advertising Canadian Pacific, 1933 (colour lithograph)
1770108 Poster advertising Canadian Pacific, 1933 (colour lithograph) by Shoesmith, Kenneth (1890-1939); 100x64 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Poster advertising Canadian Pacific)

Background imageLettering Collection: Advertising poster for Guignolets Cointreau, c. 1900 (colour lithograph)

Advertising poster for Guignolets Cointreau, c. 1900 (colour lithograph)
1770042 Advertising poster for Guignolets Cointreau, c.1900 (colour lithograph) by Oge, Eugene (1869-1936); 137x99 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising poster for Guignolets Cointreau)

Background imageLettering Collection: Advertising poster for Ideale fabric dyes, 1927 (colour lithograph)

Advertising poster for Ideale fabric dyes, 1927 (colour lithograph)
1770040 Advertising poster for Ideale fabric dyes, 1927 (colour lithograph) by D Ylen, Jean (1866-1938); 200x127 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising poster for Ideale fabric dyes)

Background imageLettering Collection: Poster advertising travel to Atlantic City by Pennsylvania Railroad

Poster advertising travel to Atlantic City by Pennsylvania Railroad
1770018 Poster advertising travel to Atlantic City by Pennsylvania Railroad, 1935 (offset colour lithograph) by Eggleston

Background imageLettering Collection: Interior frontage of the Parade Stairs at the Winter Palace;Facade interieure de l

Interior frontage of the Parade Stairs at the Winter Palace;Facade interieure de l
1195482 Interior frontage of the Parade Stairs at the Winter Palace; Facade interieure de l Escalier de Parade au Palais d Hiver

Background imageLettering Collection: Column decorated with an Animal Form, 1604 (engraving)

Column decorated with an Animal Form, 1604 (engraving)
1195454 Column decorated with an Animal Form, 1604 (engraving) by Boillot, Joseph (c.1546-1603); 30.8x19.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageLettering Collection: Wiener Werkstatte, (lithograph in colours)

Wiener Werkstatte, (lithograph in colours)
1195098 Wiener Werkstatte, (lithograph in colours) by Peche, Dagobert (1887-1923); 95.2x49.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

Background imageLettering Collection: Poster for the Second Exhibition of Lithography Painters, Salle du Figaro

Poster for the Second Exhibition of Lithography Painters, Salle du Figaro
1195083 Poster for the Second Exhibition of Lithography Painters, Salle du Figaro, Paris, 1898 (colour lithograph) by Gottlob

Background imageLettering Collection: Many Heads Beat One; a 1929 work incentive poster, 1929 (colour lithograph)

Many Heads Beat One; a 1929 work incentive poster, 1929 (colour lithograph)
1198098 Many Heads Beat One; a 1929 work incentive poster, 1929 (colour lithograph) by American School, (20th century); 110x91 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American

Background imageLettering Collection: Guinness Time, c. 1940 (lithograph in colours)

Guinness Time, c. 1940 (lithograph in colours)
1194965 Guinness Time, c.1940 (lithograph in colours) by English School, (20th century); 152x102 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright



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"Lettering: A Timeless Art Form Uniting History and Expression" From the delicate strokes of William Blake's "The Lamb" to the intricate details of the Lindisfarne Gospels, it has long been a captivating art form. Dating back to as early as the 7th century, this ancient craft continues to inspire and amaze. Intriguingly, even political movements have embraced lettering as a means of spreading their message. The Suffragette W. S. P. U Badge and Ribbon proudly display powerful words that symbolize women's fight for equality. But it doesn't stop there – luxury department stores like Fortnum & Mason have utilized elegant lettering in their branding, creating an air of sophistication and timeless appeal. Historical phrases such as "When Adam delved and Eve span" remind us of our roots while Southern Railway's vibrant poster advertising Ramsgate transports us back to 1939 with its colorful lithograph design. Punk icon Malcolm McLaren left his mark on history through his shop "Sex on The Kings Road, " where bold lettering became synonymous with rebellion and self-expression in December 1976. Meanwhile, businesses like William Cutbush and Sons showcase how expertly crafted they are elevate a brand's identity, leaving a lasting impression on customers. Across continents, Indic scripts guide people along their way in Tamil Nadu, India – demonstrating how diverse cultures embrace unique forms of communication through beautifully designed letters. Even centuries-old maps like Matthew Paris's Map of Great Britain or Manuscript Leaf from a Bible evoke awe with their meticulously drawn letters that bring historical narratives to life. And let's not forget about leisure activities. Newmarket Race Course captures excitement through its dynamic typography that invites spectators into the thrilling world of horse racing during World War II in 1940.