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Atkinson sign painting up to now; a complete manual of the art of sign painting

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Published in 1909. The beginning of the book worked as a textbook for learning the sign trade while the remaining section is loaded with outstanding period artwork and alphabets. Frank was responsible for most of the illustrations and alphabets but it is also interlaced with layouts designed by other outstanding designers of the time. 

Atkinson sign painting up to now; a complete manual of the art of sign painting
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