"Lapidary Alphabet" typography plate - Circa 1890

A sheet of lapidary letters with clean, regular outlines, presented in an elegant two-tone deep green and red. The structured large capitals, accompanied by an example word, evoke the design of engraved inscriptions and the art of sign painting. Entitled Steinschrift, this lithograph is an inspiring document for a graphic designer, sign painter, illustrator, or enthusiast of antique typography.

✦ Period: circa 1890
✦ Provenance: Germany, Schriften-Schatz by Albert Schiller
✦ Dimensions: approximately 30.5 x 20 cm
✦ Material: lithograph on heavy paper
✦ Condition: used condition with slight yellowing, some foxing, creases at the bottom right corner, and a small tear in the top margin.

A decorative alphabet sheet from the late 19th century, perfect for a creative studio or graphic wall decor.