ICS Reference Library Vol. 142 – Drawing, Lettering, Monument Designing, Ornament
$79.00
Vintage technical mastery from the early 20th century.
This rare volume from the ICS Reference Library (Vol. 142) was part of the self-directed education curriculum developed by the International Correspondence Schools of Scranton, Pennsylvania. It covers key foundational techniques in drawing, architectural lettering, monument design, and ornamental detailing.
Includes:
- Instructional diagrams and technical illustrations
- Lettering styles for signage and monuments
- Decorative motifs and classical ornament references
Condition: Heavily worn spine with material loss; binding visible but intact. Pages complete. Ideal for collectors of vintage design manuals or ephemera enthusiasts.
Estimated publication: c.1905–1925
Collections: ALL BOOKS, ANTIQUARIAN BOOKS, ARCHITECTURE, ART & DESIGN, ART HISTORY, DESIGN, NON-FICTION BOOKS, REFERENCE BOOKS, VINTAGE BOOKS, VINTAGE REFERENCE BOOKS
Type: Book
Category: ANTIQUARIAN, ARCHITECTURE, ART, ART & DESIGN, BOOKS, DESIGN, LETTERING, MONUMENT DESIGN, NON FICTION, ORNAMENT, TECHNICAL DRAWING, TYPOGRAPHY, VINTAGE, VINTAGE ART BOOKS, VINTAGE BOOKS, VINTAGE NON FICTION, VINTAGE REFERENCE BOOKS
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