Monograms and Alphabetic Devices by Hayward and Blanche Cirker

Monograms and Alphabetic Devices is a comprehensive collection of over 2,500 monograms and letter-based designs, compiled from four 19th-century volumes originally published between 1830 and 1881. The book includes two-, three-, and four-letter monograms, as well as name devices, crests, crowns, coats of arms, and more.

Design styles range from intricate, interwoven engravings to light script forms and bold geometric layouts. An index of letter combinations and names makes it easy to locate specific designs. All content is copyright-free and may be reproduced without restriction, making this a practical reference for calligraphers, artists, designers, engravers, and typographers.

Softcover; 227 pages; 8” x 11”