English Inn Signs by Larwood, Jacob and Hotten, John Camden - 1985

Hardback. Very Good.

Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover; nice copy

Blaketon Hall, 1985. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1350grams, ISBN:0907854982

Blaketon Hall Ltd, 1985. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1400grams, ISBN:0907854982

Exeter England: Blaketon Hall, 1985. Revised Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. Revised and modernized version of "A History of Signboards." Green cloth covers, gilt lettering on spine, 336 pages, sign examples throughout. DJ price clipped (in mylar sleeve).; 5 1/2 x 7 3/4

UK: Blaketon Hall Ltd, 1985. Unopened, unclipped. Revised and Updated Edition. Cloth. As New/As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Hardback.

Blaketon Hall Ltd, 1985-04-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 4.7964 in x 25.3807 in x 19.3853 in. A clean, tight copy throughout with minimal wear. No markings. Unclipped dust jacket.

Blaketon Hall Ltd, 1985-04-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 4.7964 in x 25.3807 in x 19.3853 in.

Exeter: Blaketon Hall. Very Good/Very Good. 1985. Hard Cover. Sm 4to 0907854982 Dust jacket complete, unclipped in a clear protective sleeve. Green cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling on spine. No ownership inscription. 16 plates. xv, 336 pages clean and tight. The history of inn signs is fascinating. The original signs were painted because many people could not read. The modern-day sign must attract people who have little time to read the message they contain or who are, perhaps, just passing in their cars. Yet they still need to be visually interesting and appealing to local residents. Design is all important. A sign must be well balanced and sturdy, a firmly defined and attractive arrangement of coloured shapes. A well-defined silhouette in few colours is considered ideal, but elaborate perspective drawings and excessive contrast, unless in poster form, are rarely successful. There is little room for subtlety, for intellectualism, or for irony except in their broadest… Read More

Blaketon Hall, 1985. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 336pp. Illustrated. Revised edition