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 Chiffre-monogramme," etc., by Charles Demengeot (1881); "Monograms and Ciphers," by H. Renoir (1870–74); "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 two-letter 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, thick-and-thin 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. Review: Comes with "subtitles" - Each monogram has a little caption in a normal font that tells you what the fancy letters are supposed to say. Absolutely delighted! Review: Excellent resource - This is my second copy! I love how it shows many combinations of letters put together. Its a no brainer if you want to combine initials without paying to have them professionally designed.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 89 Reviews |
V**T
Comes with "subtitles"
Each monogram has a little caption in a normal font that tells you what the fancy letters are supposed to say. Absolutely delighted!
D**A
Excellent resource
This is my second copy! I love how it shows many combinations of letters put together. Its a no brainer if you want to combine initials without paying to have them professionally designed.
T**Z
The content on the inside is amazing. Definitely a must have book for your collection ...
The content on the inside is amazing. Definitely a must have book for your collection if you're into monogram and type design.
V**1
Fantasy alphabet
I checked this out of the library. The monograms are in the realm of the fantastic. They are elaborate, florid, mesmerizing. But someone tore pages out of this book! I'd like to buy it but the price is a bit steep.
M**.
Great condition too
Exactly what I needed. Great condition too.
S**N
Five Stars
I absolutely love this as I love monograms & old things.
N**Y
Five Stars
Love it
T**S
The Grand-daddy
One of Dover's greatest volumes. 227 pages, over 2500 illustrations, gathering 4 complete books on monograms and allied devices published between 1830 and 1881. A great assemblage of 19th century design. Suitable for historians, print junkies, designers, bibliophiles, taggers, and anyone who found themselves compulsively combining initials on scratch paper when bored in school. "There are monograms in every two-letter 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, thick-and-thin script styles; fanciful and formal designs; monograms in circles, ovals, square shapes and free outlines; an immense variety of letter styles, including many designed for the particular device." My personal favorite is a vigorous and insane frontispiece: a Demengeot monogram of the entire alphabet. Table of Contents 1. Dicionnaire du Chiffre-monogramme by Ch. Demengeot 2. Monograms and Ciphers by H. Renior 3. New Book of Seven Hundred & Fifty Eight Plain, Ornamented & Reversed Cyphers by F. Knight 4. Monograms in Three and Four Letters by J. Gordon Smith 5. Index of Names and Devices 6. Index of Monograms and Ciphers
B**S
参考になった
よかった！
S**E
Monograms and Alphabetic Devices (Picture Archives)
WOW! If you like intricate, victoriana, heraldry or just enjoy the draftsmanship of the penmen of earlier times then this book is a feast. Love it! Worth the long wait for it to arrive from America. The condition is very good and unspoiled even though it was given a 'used' rating. Seriously highly recommended.
J**S
Ótimo
Ótimo, nenhum livro vai fazer tudo por você, esse é um ótimo livro para inspiração e estudo.
C**N
Travail d'étude
Nombreux exemples.patfait pour l'inspiration graphique
S**N
Boom
Love it 😍
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