This stunning 19th-century graphic pattern sample was discovered within the ‘Internationaler Graphischer Muster-Austausch des deutschen Buchdrucker-Vereins’ which translates to ‘International graphic pattern exchange of the German book printer association’. Inside was a plethora of gorgeous examples of typography, layout design, printing techniques, and more. A fine display of some of the very best from the print industry of the time and a fantastic source of inspiration for the modern creator and enthusiast. 


The demand for beautifully designed printed material spiked during the latter part of the 19th century and with new technical possibilities, demands became more elaborate. To keep up with the times, the best printing companies in Europe and the United States exchanged their finest creations in an attempt to push the industry to new heights. The technologies that would make a faithful reproduction of originals in print possible were still not invented, or deficient. Therefore, professional stakeholders had to exchange their original works among themselves.


Specific Details of this Print:


  • Listing Title: ORIGINAL Antique Invoice Letter Head Graphic Design 1891

  • Paper Thickness: Regular

  • Gold/Silver Powder Ink: None

  • Print Size: Approx 9" x 11.5"

  • Carefully packaged in a hardback envelope or cardboard tube with fragile tape and shipped within 2 working days from the UK.

  • Review the images above for quality. The product you receive is as depicted.

  • The watermark in the center of the image is not present on the actual product. 

  • This is an original antique print! We do not sell reprints.



About us: 


We are a family run business full of creators. The artwork we sell was collected over many years and primarily used for digital design purposes, and at the start of 2020, the time was oddly perfect to launch a store to sell our wonderful collection. We sell only originals, full of perfect imperfections that only time can create. No reprints here!



Returns: 


We like to keep things simple around here. If you’re not happy, we’re not! It’s that simple. We work on a no questions asked 30-day return code, so far, its worked out pretty nicely.



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