A Collection of Decorated Letters & Numerals with Calligraphic Alphabets and Numerals
LANZANI, Gius (Calligrapher), F. Franceschini, C. Lenzi, Simon Midolle, and others
Published by not indicated], [not indicated, 1815
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Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
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Seventeen oblong etched and engraved plates. Sheet size: 16 x 39 cm. Image size to the plate marks: 13 x 32 cm. (Sizes vary between 1 and 2 cm.) Printed in black on thick sheets of wove paper. Near fine with light soiling to the edges. A very rare collection of elaborately decorated letters and numerals, designed and engraved by Gius Lanzani, "Incisore Calligrafo," in collaboration with a team of other Italian artists and engravers. The collection consists of three sets. Each decorated letter and numeral features an elaborate allegorical design. Obvious examples include: *Adam & Eve*, the *Three Fates*, the *The Seven Deadly Sins* (for numerals 2, 3, and 7); and a *Gallows*, a *Lion*, and the *Devil* (for the letters G, L, and D). Most, however, are not easy to decipher. Contemporary situations and events are also depicted, both humorous and allegorical, such as *Waterloo* for W. Thus we know that the plates were made sometime after 1815. Stunning calligraphy, beautifully designed, engraved, and printed. Very scarce. *OCLC* locates no copies. A list with more detailed descriptions of each set is available. Seller Inventory # 344766
Bibliographic Details
Title: A Collection of Decorated Letters & Numerals...
Publisher: not indicated], [not indicated
Publication Date: 1815
Binding: Unbound
Condition: Near Fine
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