Artistic Crafts Series: Writing & Illuminating & Lettering, Edward Johnston, First Edition vintage tin 25” each

25” each

I think it is possible that this lovely treen box is a snuff box

dramatic triangular tail fins

which stand on end like little anchors to the 14 link chain

The back features the original Diö Slöjd sticker and "Made in Sweden

Artistic Crafts Series: Writing & Illuminating & Lettering, Edward Johnston, First Edition vintage tin 25” eachThis is a rare first edition copy of "The Artistic Crafts Series of Technical Handbooks: Writing & Illuminating & Lettering," by Edward Johnston. The 510 page volume includes frontispiece, 24 collotype plates, 8 plates in red and black, and 220 figures in text, plus 10 pages of advertisements at the end. Published by John Hogg, London, 1906. This is a beautifully produced book and a classic one for anyone interested in calligraphy, lettering,