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Repertorium sculptile-typicum, or, A complete collection and explanation of the several marks and cyphers by which the prints of the best engravers are distinguished : with an alphabetical index of their names, places of abode, and times in which they lived

Orlandi, Pellegrino Antonio, 1660-1727, Harding, Samuel, -1755 · 1730 · London: : Printed by S.G. for Sam. Harding ... · 3 pictures

Repertorium sculptile-typicum is a 1730 London reference by Pellegrino Antonio Orlandi, with Samuel Harding as editor and publisher, cataloguing engravers' marks and cyphers for collectors and print dealers. Its numbered plates show small monogram ciphers, interlaced letter forms and a decorative ornamental strapwork panel with birds, flowers and scrolls that a designer could adapt for monograms, logos or border ornament.

Engravers' marks · Engraving

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