1928 Print Old English Typography Graphic Design Style Decorative Alphabet XDG4 XEL8 This is an original 1929

This is an original 1929 color print of the new library on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Keywords specific to this image: Republique Francaise

Anne of Beaujeu with her daughter

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1928 Print Old English Typography Graphic Design Style Decorative Alphabet XDG4 XEL8 This is an original 1929This is an original 1928 black and white relief line block print of a simplified version of the Old English typeface. The images in this collection are examples of typeface and fonts commonly used by sign painters during the 1920s. The finish of choice was usually lacquer which is a fast drying solvent based paint or varnish that produces an especially hard and durable finish on top of the sign. CONDITION This 83+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +.