Artistic Crafts Series: Writing & Illuminating & Lettering, Edward Johnston, First Edition vintage tin 25” each

25” each

I think it is possible that this lovely treen box is a snuff box

Perhaps it is because I was a total failure in woodshop class that I love this vintage key holder so much

With a diameter of 19 inches

which stand on end like little anchors to the 14 link chain

Artistic Crafts Series: Writing & Illuminating & Lettering, Edward Johnston, First Edition vintage tin 25” eachThis is a rare first edition copy of "The Artistic Crafts Series of Technical Handbooks: Writing & Illuminating & Lettering," by Edward Johnston. The 510 page volume includes frontispiece, 24 collotype plates, 8 plates in red and black, and 220 figures in text, plus 10 pages of advertisements at the end. Published by John Hogg, London, 1906. This is a beautifully produced book and a classic one for anyone interested in calligraphy, lettering,