2,100 Victorian Monograms (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography) - Softcover

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Klimsch, Karl

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Synopsis

The noted Victorian-era designer Karl Klimsch excelled in the use of clean lines, shading, and three-dimensional effects in rendering the elements of decorative alphabets. His exceptional skills are notably evident in this comprehensive compilation of more than 2,000 elegant two-letter monograms, originally published in a German edition in 1869.
Imagination, ingenuity, and a disciplined freedom distinguish these inventive initials, ideal for use on scrolls, certificates, awards, and other printed announcements in need of calligraphic excitement. The handsome Victorian-styled monograms are easily reproduced and copyright free, ready for immediate use in art, needlework, crafts, and other decorative projects.

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The noted Victorian-era designer Karl Klimsch excelled in the use of clean lines, shading, and three-dimensional effects in rendering the elements of decorative alphabets. His exceptional skills are notably evident in this comprehensive compilation of more than 2,000 elegant two-letter monograms, originally published in a German edition in 1869.
Imagination, ingenuity, and a disciplined freedom distinguish these inventive initials, ideal for use on scrolls, certificates, awards, and other printed announcements in need of calligraphic excitement. The handsome Victorian-styled monograms are easily reproduced and copyright free, ready for immediate use in art, needlework, crafts, and other decorative projects.

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