DescriptionModern Ornament and Design by J.N. Halsted. Published by The Signs of the Times Publishing Company, Cincinnati, OH: 1927, reprinted 1985. Hardbound; B&W illustrations; 198 pages "An original of this little jewel is very hard to find.  With no alphabets, J.N. Halsted concerntrated on illustrations, ornaments, and graphic design.  It covers a lot of ground with remnants of the Nouveau, Craftsman, and beginnings of Deco simplicity.  Numerous plates have a noticeable oriental flavoring.  While the book is heavily focused on ornament and design, Halsted did target it towards the sign industry with several plates containing sign panels, ribbons, and layouts.  Signs of the Times reprinted this book in 1985 but I am told those copies are now out of print." -from signmuseum.com via The Wayback Machine