Decorative initial letter “S” from 16th Century
This capital letter “S” is suitable for use as a drop cap (dropped capital) or a decorative initial; there’s also a small version for an avatar or icon. It shows a king as a beast, and a bird-beast. [more...] [$]
Decorative initial letter “T” from 16th Century
This capital letter “T” is suitable for use as a drop cap (dropped capital) or a decorative initial; there’s also a small version for an avatar or icon. [...] [more...] [$]
Decorative initial letter “U” from 16th Century
This capital letter “U” is suitable for use as a drop cap (dropped capital) or a decorative initial; there’s also a small version for an avatar or icon. It shows a sun, with rays and a face rather like a lion; perhaps it would be good for a chapter opening in a Narnia book! Note that this is [...] [more...] [$]
Happy bashful fiery sun face drawing
This reddish-yellow sun face has an out-of-control hairdo and a cute smile; it’s a detail from a Sixteenth Century decorative initial letter “U”. [more...] [$]
Decorative initial letter “V” from 16th Century
This capital letter “V” is suitable for use as a drop cap (dropped capital) or a decorative initial; there’s also a small version for an avatar or icon. It includes a mediƦval court jester! Note that in 16th century manuscripts this letter would [...] [more...] [$]
Decorative initial letter “Y” from 16th Century
This capital letter “Y” is suitable for use as a drop cap (dropped capital) or a decorative initial; there’s also a small version for an avatar or icon. It [...] [more...] [$]
52.—16th Century from Wood Engravings
This is not a good scan; I plan to replace it with one made at a higher resolution. It is an alphabet with some ornate decoration and flourishes. [more...] [$]
53.—Mongrams, Crosses, etc. [overview]
Monograms (e.g. IHS), gothic crosses and other religious symbols. [more...] [$]
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