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Monograms And Alphabetic Devices (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography)
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This Book Contains The Entire Contents Of Four Fine Volumes Of Monogram And Allied Devices Published Between 1830 And 1881. Over 2,500 Monogrammatic And Alphabetic Designs Are Displayed In Plates From Dictionnaire Du Chiffremonogramme, Etc., By Charles Demengeot (1881); Monograms And Ciphers, By H. Renoir (187074); Knight'S New Book Of Seven Hundred & Fifty Eight Plain, Ornamented & Reversed Cyphers (1830); And Monograms In Three And Four Letters, By J. Gordon Smith (N.D.).There Are Monograms In Every Twoletter Combination And Extensive Selections Of Three And Four Letters; Name Devices (Alice, Theodore, Etc.), Crowns, Crests, Coats Of Arms And Helmets. There Are Heavy, Intricately Entwined Monograms That Appear As Though Engraved On Metal; Lighter, Thickandthin Script Styles; Fanciful And Formal Designs; Monograms In Circles, Ovals, Square Shapes, And Free Outline; And An Immense Variety Of Letter Styles, Including Many Designed For The Particular Device.A Notable Feature Of This Volume Is The Index Of Monograms And Ciphers, Listing Alphabetically Every Letter Combination Shown And The Page Or Pages On Which Each Appears (S W, For Example, Is Drawn In Three Different Styles; A L In Five; But F N H W In Only One); And An Index Of Names And Devices. Both Features Add Greatly To The Usefulness Of The Book. Importantly, Every Device Shown May Be Reproduced By The Purchaser Free Of Charge.Artists, Designers, Engravers, And Craftspeople Will Find This Book A Prolific Source Of Inspiration And Unusual Styles; Typographers, Calligraphers, Draftspeople , And Students Will Use It As An Aid In Creating Their Own Letter Designs; While Those In The Printing, Publishing, Advertising, And Allied Fields Will Call Upon It Whenever A Distinctive Monogram Or Decoration Is Needed.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Monograms and Alphabetic Devices'? A: The book showcases over 2,500 monogrammatic and alphabetic designs, featuring a comprehensive collection of monograms and allied devices from various historical volumes published between 1830 and 1881.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Monograms and Alphabetic Devices'? A: The author of the book is Hayward Cirker.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: What types of designs are included in this book? A: The book includes a variety of designs such as two-letter combinations, three and four-letter selections, name devices, crowns, crests, coats of arms, and helmets.
- Q: Can I reproduce the designs from the book for my own use? A: Yes, every device shown in the book may be reproduced by the purchaser free of charge.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Monograms and Alphabetic Devices'? A: The book was published on December 28, 2011.
- Q: Is the book new or used? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What binding type does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Who would benefit from using this book? A: Artists, designers, engravers, typographers, calligraphers, and students will find this book to be a valuable resource for inspiration and aid in creating letter designs.
- Q: Does the book include an index for easy reference? A: Yes, the book features an Index of Monograms and Ciphers and an Index of Names and Devices, which enhance its usefulness by allowing users to find specific designs quickly.