DescriptionSignpainting up to Now by Frank H. Atkinson. Published by Frederick J. Drake & Co., Chicago, IL: 1909.Hardbound; B&W illustrations; 378 pages"A complete manual of the art of sign painting - contains ninety-six designs or layouts and accompanying color notes - seventy-five alphabets embracing all standard styles, their modifications and alternates - comprehensive text covering all practical phases of the art - for every day reference in the shop."(See also 2000.0009.0200 and 2004.0013.0001) "Probably the single most influential sign mkaing book of its time. The beginning of the book worked as a textbook for learning the sign trade while remaining section is loaded with outstanding period artwork and alphabets. Frank was responsibile for most of the illustrations and alphabets but it is also interlaced with layouts designed by other outstanding designers of the time. Frank Atkinson also produced a variety of additional books on sign painting--all good-- but this one stands out of the group. Later editions also included a section of billboard designs." -from signmuseum.com via The Wayback Machine