The Book of Ornamental Alphabets, Ancient and Medieval, from the Eighth Century / With Numerals, including Gothic; Church Text, Large and / Small; German Arabesque; Initials for Illumination, / Monograms, Crosses, &c.

by F. Delamotte

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THE
BOOK OF ORNAMENTAL ALPHABETS,
Ancient and Mediæval,
FROM THE EIGHTH CENTURY.

WITH NUMERALS,
INCLUDING
Gothic; Church Text, Large and Small; German Arabesque; Initials for Illumination,
MONOGRAMS, CROSSES, &c.,
FOR THE USE OF
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING DRAUGHTSMEN, MASONS, DECORATIVE PAINTERS, LITHOGRAPHERS, ENGRAVERS, CARVERS, &c.
COLLECTED AND ENGRAVED BY F. DELAMOTTE.

SIXTEENTH EDITION
LONDON:
CROSBY LOCKWOOD AND SON, 7, STATIONERS' HALL COURT.
1914.

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PREFACE TO THE FOURTH EDITION.

As there are no works of Ancient Alphabets of any excellence published in a cheap form, I have been induced, after many years' study and research in my profession as a Draughtsman and Engraver, to offer this collection to the favourable notice of the public, trusting that its very moderate price and general usefulness will be a sufficient apology for the undertaking.