
The Encyclopedia of Monograms by Leonard G. Lee
This encyclopedia contains an unrivaled collection of monogram designs from centuries of graphic artists, from engravers and printers to silversmiths and jewelers. Organized alphabetically and divided into sections including initials, cyphers, shields, crests, coats-of-arms, crosses, helmets, and more, the Encyclopedia of Monograms is an unparalleled resource for artists and calligraphers to look to for inspiration, or simply for appreciators of the art form to marvel at.
"Monograms––decorative marks composed of intertwined letters––have been used for centuries by royalty, craftsmen, and the smart set to express their styles and personalities, and as stamps of authority. The remarkable Encyclopedia of Monograms––filled with over 11,000 handsomely engraved initials, ciphers, crests, insignias, emblems, badges, and shields––is a resource of fantastic scope, both as a compendium of the very best monogramming work of the past, and as an inspiration to create new work." –– Back Cover.
Paperback, 368 pages; 9" x 6"
This encyclopedia contains an unrivaled collection of monogram designs from centuries of graphic artists, from engravers and printers to silversmiths and jewelers. Organized alphabetically and divided into sections including initials, cyphers, shields, crests, coats-of-arms, crosses, helmets, and more, the Encyclopedia of Monograms is an unparalleled resource for artists and calligraphers to look to for inspiration, or simply for appreciators of the art form to marvel at.
"Monograms––decorative marks composed of intertwined letters––have been used for centuries by royalty, craftsmen, and the smart set to express their styles and personalities, and as stamps of authority. The remarkable Encyclopedia of Monograms––filled with over 11,000 handsomely engraved initials, ciphers, crests, insignias, emblems, badges, and shields––is a resource of fantastic scope, both as a compendium of the very best monogramming work of the past, and as an inspiration to create new work." –– Back Cover.
Paperback, 368 pages; 9" x 6"
Binding | Glue |
Skill Level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |


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