Lettering Collection

Fortnum & Mason
The Fortnum and Mason lettering sign above the door of the famous store, selling luxury goods of all description, Piccadilly, London. Date: 1960s

Suffragette W. S. P. U Badge and Ribbon
A circular tin badge with green border, white centre and purple lettering - W.S.P.U Votes for Women. Attatched to the badge is a piece of purple, white and green satin ribbon. Date: circa 1908

Advertising poster for the Flying Boats of Imperial Airways
1198131 Advertising poster for the Flying Boats of Imperial Airways, 1937 (offset colour lithograph) by English School, (20th century)

When Adam delved and Eve span, who was then the gentleman. 1892

Malcolm McLarens shop sex on The Kings Road. 5th December 1976

Poster for Blackpool Ice Drome
A poster advertising the Ice Drome ice rink at Blackpool Pleasure Beach

A Southern Railway poster advertising Ramsgate, 1939 (colour lithograph)
1769905 A Southern Railway poster advertising Ramsgate, 1939 (colour lithograph) by Kenneth Shoesmith (1890-1939) & Verney L

WW2 poster, Don t be fuel-ish
WW2 poster, The worker who left the lights on -- Don t be fuel-ish. Wasted electricity means less fuel to make the weapons we need for victory

WWI Poster, Remember Scarborough
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, Remember Scarborough! Great Britains resolve to crush the German Barbarians. Enlist Now! Date: 1915

Large Letter Card - Greetings from Wisconsin, USA - Americas Dairyland. Date: circa 1940

WWI Poster, If the cap fits you, join the Army today
WWI Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Poster, If the Cap fits you, join the Army today. Date: 1915

Suffragette W. S. P. U Sash Votes for Women
Womens Social & Political Union sash, in the colours of purple, white and green. White background with border edging of purple and green, dark green lettering

Way to toilet, Indic scripts, Tamil Nadu, India

Poster, Britons! Your Country Needs You

Late afternoon, Hankow street, Taipei, Taiwan, Asia

Temple of Hathor, Dendera, Egypt, North Africa

LCC-LFB Plumstead fire station, SE London
Situated in Plumstead High Street and opened in 1906, Plumstead fire station was one of the LCC boundary fire stations bordering onto the Kent Fire Brigade until 1965

Monument before Fort San Pedro, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

Large Letter Card - Greetings from Louisville, Kentucky, USA Date: circa 1940

Large Letter Card - Greetings from Akron, Ohio, USA Date: circa 1940

Large Letter Card - Greetings from Sacramento, California Date: circa 1940

Arabic calligraphy and Zellij tilework, Bou Inania Medersa, Meknes, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Open Sign

Arabic calligraphy and Zellij tilework, Bou Inania Medersa, Medina, Fez, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Village sign, Camembert, Normandy, France, Europe

Gleneagles Golf Course, Howe O Hope, c. 1912 (colour lithograph)
1197975 Gleneagles Golf Course, Howe O Hope, c. 1912 (colour lithograph) by English School, (20th century); 101x152 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Malcolm McLarens shop sex on The Kings Road. 5th December 1976

Welcome sign on a highway, Welcome to Wyoming, Forever West, flat landscape, Wyoming, USA

A Winchester Cartridge display board, with a comprehensive selection of metallic
1764812 A Winchester Cartridge display board, with a comprehensive selection of metallic, brass and paper-case rifle and shot cartridges arranged in the form of an extended W (metallic)

Advertising poster for the London to Vichy Pullman express train, 1927 (colour lithograph)
1198038 Advertising poster for the London to Vichy Pullman express train, 1927 (colour lithograph) by Chaurand-Naurac, Jean Raoul (1878-1948)

Reward of Merit (Belohnung), Fraktur Painting (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
1562639 Reward of Merit (Belohnung), Fraktur Painting (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by American School, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Daily Chronicle, Never more confident of victory, WW1
Daily Chronicle, original news stand poster, " Never more confident of victory" -- Mr Asquith, 29 July 1915, First World War. 1915

WW1 poster, 20th London Regiment
WW1 recruitment poster, 20th London Regiment (HQ Holly Hedge House, Blackheath), Praise for Territorials. Join your own local battalion at once. Date: 1914-1918

Welcome sign on a highway, Welcome to Utah, Life elevated, Utah, USA

The Daily Telegraph Building, Art Deco capital (1930s), Napier, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Block Letters (litho)
6002062 Block Letters (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Block Letters. Illustration for Lettering for Schools and Colleges for the Office)

Cover design by Cecil Aldin, Jack and Jill, showing a dog and a cat who are clearly the best of friends. Date: 1914

William Shakespeare on a Christmas card
Head and shoulders profile portrait of William Shakespeare with a quotation on a Christmas card (front and back covers) -- Heaven bless you and prosper your affairs (Henry IV, Part 2)

Elegant Ottoman calligraphy
Lovely example of elegant Ottoman calligraphy, topped by a cresent moon

Neon lights at night on Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China, Asia

The Lamb, 1789 (hand-coloured relief-etching, watercolour)
985824 The Lamb, 1789 (hand-coloured relief-etching, watercolour) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 19.8x12.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lamb. Plate 7 from Songs of Innocence)

Pasadena, California, USA - Greetings from... Date: 1946

Greetings from Carolina Beach, North Carolina, USA
Greetings from Carolina Beach (Carolinas Playground), North Carolina, USA. Date: 1941

Catalogue cover design, Geo. H. Harrison & Sons of Leeds and London, Latest Designs in Statue Series of chocolate box tops. Date: circa 1930s

Norwich, LMS & L. N. E. R, c. 1940 (lithograph in colours)
1766923 Norwich, LMS & L.N.E.R, c.1940 (lithograph in colours) by Ginner, Charles (1878-1952); 100x62 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Norwich, LMS & L.N.E.R. Charles Ginner (1878-1952)

A Peter Pan map of Kensington Gardens, 1923 (colour litho)
1198174 A Peter Pan map of Kensington Gardens, 1923 (colour litho) by Gill, Leslie MacDonald (Max) (1884-1947); 102x127 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gill)

Advertising poster for the aperitif Diablerets (colour lithograph)
1770036 Advertising poster for the aperitif Diablerets (colour lithograph) by D Ylen, Jean (1866-1938); 128x90 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising poster for the aperitif Diablerets)

A Teacher with Students at a Blackboard, c. 1950 (screen print)
3036446 A Teacher with Students at a Blackboard, c.1950 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a teacher teaching her class how to write sentences at a)

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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.