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Capital Letter Collection

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: Linotype & Machinery Ltd. advert, 1919

Linotype & Machinery Ltd. advert, 1919. From The British Printer Vol. XXXI. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: I love aruba sign in downtown Oranjestad

I love aruba sign in downtown Oranjestad, capital of Aruba, ABC Islands, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean, Central America

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: New Power Stations, advert for British Electricity, 1951. Artist: Norman Wilkinson

New Power Stations, advert for British Electricity, 1951. Artist: Norman Wilkinson
New Power Stations, advert for British Electricity, 1951

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: Doncaster Race Course, 1940

Doncaster Race Course, 1940. Doncaster is one of the oldest established centres for horse racing in Britain, with records of regular race meetings going back to the 16th Century

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: Newmarket Race Course, 1940

Newmarket Race Course, 1940. Racing in Newmarket was first recorded in the time of James I. Charles II was known to attend races on Newmarket Heath with his brother, the future James II

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: Posters warning those guilty of illegal oaths were liable to deportation, (1834), 1934

Posters warning those guilty of illegal oaths were liable to deportation, (1834), 1934
Posters warning that people found guilty of uttering illegal oaths were liable to deportation, 1834

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: Llanfair PG (Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch) Station

Llanfair PG (Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch) Station, Anglesey, Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: U.S. Supreme Court, Washington, D.C. USA

U.S. Supreme Court, Washington, D.C. USA
Low angle view of a statue in front of a courthouse, US Supreme Court, Washington DC, USA

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: Old lead type for letterpress printing

Old lead type for letterpress printing

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: Government Notice - For Lawlor and Black, c1854, (1902)

Government Notice - For Lawlor and Black, c1854, (1902). The Eureka Stockade was a miners revolt in 1854 in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. II

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: Cliff Baths at Beach of Enniscrone of County Sligo in Ireland

Cliff Baths at Beach of Enniscrone of County Sligo in Ireland
Abandoned building which used to have a seaweed bath inside at beach of Enniscrone in County Sligo of Connacht province in Ireland

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: Title page: volume IV, The Antiquities of Rome by Giambatista Piranesi

Title page: volume IV, The Antiquities of Rome by Giambatista Piranesi, Venetian Architect

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: The Battle of Marathon. A Poem, 1820

The Battle of Marathon. A Poem, 1820. The Battle of Marathon by Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861). Printed for W Lindsell, 87 Wimpole street, Cavendish Square. From The Connoisseur Volume XXIV

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: Woman! Learn your letters!, 1923. Artist: Elizaveta Sergeevna Kruglikova

Woman! Learn your letters!, 1923. Artist: Elizaveta Sergeevna Kruglikova
Woman! Learn your letters!, 1923

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: Roman mosaic with the text Know Thyself

Roman mosaic with the text Know Thyself in Greek script over a skeleton, In the collection of the National Archaeological Museum in Rome

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: The Imperial Hotel, Torquay, 1937

The Imperial Hotel, Torquay, 1937. From The Sphere - Coronation Record Number. [The Sphere, London, 1937]

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: Front cover of a guide to the Festival of Britain, 1951

Front cover of a guide to the Festival of Britain, 1951. Between May and September 1951 a grand exhibition was held throughout Great Britain

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: The British South Africa Police, 1936. Creator: Unknown

The British South Africa Police, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The British South Africa Police, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: New Zealand Mounted Rifles, 1936. Creator: Unknown

New Zealand Mounted Rifles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
New Zealand Mounted Rifles, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: Gowns - A Study, by Lady Beatrice Graham, 1907. Artist: Soldan & Co

Gowns - A Study, by Lady Beatrice Graham, 1907. Artist: Soldan & Co
Gowns - A Study, by Lady Beatrice Graham, 1907. Printed with Mander Brothers inks. From The British Printer Vol. XX. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1907]

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: France, The annunciation, miniature from the manuscript Breviary 469 (folio 13), 1410-15

France, The annunciation, miniature from the manuscript Breviary 469 (folio 13), 1410-15 15th century

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: Colorful beach signs of a traditional restaurant

Colorful beach signs of a traditional restaurant, Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda, Caribbean, West Indies

SUPREME -Realistic Neon Sign on Brick Wall background - 3D rendered royalty free stock image. Can be used for online banner ads and direct mailers.

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: Reno,Nevada: c. 1930 A view of Viginia Street in 'The Biggest Little City In The World'.

Reno,Nevada: c. 1930 A view of Viginia Street in "The Biggest Little City In The World".

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: Beginners work, embroidered in silk cross-stitch on linen with initials CM and gold glass beads

Beginners work, embroidered in silk cross-stitch on linen with initials CM and gold glass beads
DGA506413 Beginners work, embroidered in silk cross-stitch on linen with initials CM and gold glass beads, 1839; (add.info.: Embroidery, Germany 19th century)

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: Pirelli, c.1920 (colour litho)

Pirelli, c.1920 (colour litho)
CH1766934 Pirelli, c.1920 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pirelli. Anonymous. Lithograph in colours, circa 1920. 72 x 52in); Christie's Images

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: Construction with Two Masks; Construccion con Dos Mascaras

Construction with Two Masks; Construccion con Dos Mascaras
CH824736 Construction with Two Masks; Construccion con Dos Mascaras, 1943 (oil on paper laid down on canvas) by Torres-Garcia

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: Decorated letter by Albrecht Duerer

Decorated letter by Albrecht Duerer, historic depiction in Deutsche Literaturgeschichte, a history of German literature, from 1885

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: Alphabet of Human Letters, 16th century

Alphabet of Human Letters, 16th century, Germany, historical illustration, Europe

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: Saint Matthew; Gospel Book, about 1120-1140. Creator: Unknown

Saint Matthew; Gospel Book, about 1120-1140. Creator: Unknown
Saint Matthew; Gospel Book, about 1120-1140. Additional Info:In this Gospel book, a portrait of the author prefaces each evangelist's account of the life of Jesus

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: Leaf from a Gospel Book, about 1100. Creator: Unknown

Leaf from a Gospel Book, about 1100. Creator: Unknown
Leaf from a Gospel Book, about 1100

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: Saint Mark; Gospel Book, about 1120-1140. Creator: Unknown

Saint Mark; Gospel Book, about 1120-1140. Creator: Unknown
Saint Mark; Gospel Book, about 1120-1140. Additional Info:A portrait of Saint Mark heralds the opening of his Gospel

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: Saint Luke; Gospel Book, about 1120-1140. Creator: Unknown

Saint Luke; Gospel Book, about 1120-1140. Creator: Unknown
Saint Luke; Gospel Book, about 1120-1140

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: The Presentation in the Temple; Prayer Book of Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg

The Presentation in the Temple; Prayer Book of Cardinal Albrecht of Brandenburg, about 1525-1530

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: Frontispiece with Coat of Arms of Claude de Lorraine

Frontispiece with Coat of Arms of Claude de Lorraine, Duc d'Aumale; Chronique de Normandie, about 1557

Background imageCapital Letter Collection: Illustration for Lives and opinions of eminent philosophers

Illustration for Lives and opinions of eminent philosophers
DGA764865 Illustration for Lives and opinions of eminent philosophers, by Diogenes Laertio (3rd century AD), 1495 edition; (add.info.: Milan)



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"Embracing the Majesty of Capital Letters: From Aruba to Anglesey, a Journey through Typography" Discovering the essence of capital letters in downtown Oranjestad, the captivating capital of Aruba in the ABC Islands. A Southern Railway poster from The Weald of Kent era reminds us how capital letters once adorned advertising masterpieces. Galloping into history at Newmarket Race Course in 1940, where even horse names were written with grandeur using capital letters. Unraveling the tongue-twisting mystery at Llanfair PG Station in Anglesey, Wales – home to one of Europe's longest place names. Transported back to 1939 with a vibrant Ramsgate advertisement by Southern Railway – showcasing the power and allure of capital letters. British Electricity's 1951 advert unveils new power stations while highlighting Norman Wilkinson's artistic finesse through majestic capitals. Peering into history's mirror with posters warning against illegal oaths and deportation; reminding us that even justice was spelled out boldly. Ancient wisdom etched on a Roman mosaic urges us to "Know Thyself" – an eternal reminder captured elegantly in uppercase form. Soaking up Irish charm at Enniscrone Beach Cliff Baths in County Sligo, where vintage signage showcases seaside nostalgia through bold capitals. Delving into letterpress printing's rich heritage with old lead type - each character meticulously crafted for timeless communication impact. A journey across South Africa unfolds as we explore a colorful lithograph map from 1931 - every city name proudly displayed in striking capitals. Exploring nature’s beauty through hand-colored lithographs like Ruffed Grouse (1865), where intricate details are accentuated by elegant uppercase titles. In this captivating voyage around the world, we uncover how these seemingly simple symbols have shaped our visual landscape, leaving an indelible mark on our collective imagination.

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