The Artistic Crafts Series of Technical Handbooks: Writing & Illuminating & Lettering by Edward Johnston | 1908 Vintage Calligraphy & Lettering Handbook | Macmillan

Delve into the classic craft of handwriting and manuscript artistry with Writing & Illuminating & Lettering, a foundational volume in The Artistic Crafts Series of Technical Handbooks by Edward Johnston. First published in 1906, this influential work offers clear instruction and rich insight into traditional techniques of writing, calligraphy, illumination, and lettering that have shaped modern penmanship and artistic lettering practices.

This 1908 second edition (Macmillan) is a comprehensive handbook geared toward craftsmen, artists, typographers, and anyone passionate about the art and history of letter‑making. The text covers the development of writing, formal hand techniques, tools and materials, designing illuminated letters, and detailed lettering methods — often illustrated with diagrams and examples.

🌟 Condition:

• 5” x 7.5”, 510 pages

• Cover: shows soiling and staining consistent with age

• Interior: pages yellowed with age and some age spots, but overall in great condition

• Binding & text: intact and fully readable