Portfolio intended for sign painters by Louis Ramade, published by Monrocq Frères in Paris, presenting a set of typographic models in various styles (antique forms, Egyptian, grotesque, shaded capitals, etc.). Each plate is printed in chromolithography with volumes and shadow effects characteristic of late 19th-century painted signage and façade decoration. The complete set offers a direct resource for the study of commercial signage, storefronts, and traditional typographic compositions.
✦ Provenance : Paris, Monrocq Frères ✦ Period : Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions : 38 × 28.5 cm ✦ Material : Card portfolio, chromolithographs on heavy paper ✦ Content : Complete with its 15 plates ✦ Condition : Good condition. Traces of handling, scattered foxing, rubbed edges and corners, clean interior and well-printed plates.
A sought-after typographic resource for sign painters, graphic designers, decorators, and workshops specializing in traditional storefront lettering.
