Decorative Alphabets and Initials


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A sourcebook of initials and ornamental letters reproduces designs from the eighth century to the present.







Decorative Alphabets Stained Glass Pattern Book


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A noted artist offers this handsome collection of alphabet and number pattern specifically designed for work in stained glass. Includes seven complete alphabets and six sets of numerals in styles ranging from Gothic, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco to block-like modern and abstract geometrics. Many craft uses. 242 black-and-white illustrations.




Bizarre and Ornamental Alphabets


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This exquisite collection of usable, unusual, royalty-free lettering includes 1,685 bizarre and ornamental letters, including 50 full alphabets in a variety of motifs, including 11th centuy Anglo-Celtic, military, silhouettes, mathematics, and many more.




Ornate Letters and Initials


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Decorative letters in an enormous range of styles and sizes from initials surrounded by cherubs to letters of Gothic grandeur. "




Ornamental Initials


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This immediately usable archive of decorative initials contains over 800 different, ornately rendered designs. Assembled by veteran typographer Dan X. Solo, the letters display an astonishing diversity and inventiveness. There are over 40 different versions of the letter "A," for example: bordered by cherubs, in a tableau with a dog and a rabbit, amid frolicking satyrs, set against stylized abstract backgrounds, framing a woman's face, laced with flowers and vines, and in many other clever and attractive representations. The other letters of the alphabet enjoy similar treatment. A wonderfully effective way to draw attention to ads, announcements, bulletins — almost any message — this superb treasury will be welcomed by anyone looking for ways to add pictorial pizzazz to the printed word.




Art Nouveau Display Alphabets


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100 complete fonts from Solo-type Typographers Catalog: upper and lower cases, alternate forms, swash forms, numerals, secondaries. Whiplash, organic, cursive, Orientalized, other styles. Beautiful, wide range of type fluidities suggest elegance, originality, grace, nearness to nature. Most not elsewhere.




Early Advertising Alphabets, Initials and Typographic Ornaments


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145 full-page plates present the best typographical design from the 15th through the 20th centuries, including 60 handsome alphabets, many examples of decorative initials and a dazzling assortment of headings, scrolls and flourishes, rules and panels, ornaments, ribbons, cartouches, borders and more.




Capitals for Calligraphy


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5000 Decorative Monograms for Artists and Craftspeople


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Voluminous, diversified collection of ornamental two-, three-, and four-letter combinations — all in a rich variety of styles. Arranged alphabetically in columns, each series is grouped under an appropriate head. Crowns, coronets, and many ancient and modern alphabets are displayed, making this comprehensive sourcebook of permission-free designs indispensable. 130 black-and-white plates.