Mediaeval Ornamental Alphabets and Numerals
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| Binding: | Hardcover |
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| Size: | 7 - 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall |
| Volume Condition: | Very Good |
| Dust Jacket: | No |
| Edition: | 1st Edition |
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| Language: | English |
| Publisher Name: | Bernard Quaritch |
| Publication Place: | London, UK |
| SKU: | 003633 |
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| Categories: | Books on Books, Book Collecting, Print and Design History , Words, Writing, Grammar and Languages |
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Not dated but likely c 1910. Quarter cloth portfolio with three cloth ties, containing 2pp title and contents listing around 26 loose-leaf plates (some colour, some monochrome) depicting a selection of alphabets and numerals from the mediaeval era, including that taken from the tomb of Gundreda, sister of William the Conqueror in Southover Church, Lewes, c 1085; and from a pontificate of John II, Archbishop of Treves, c 1480; and several from manuscripts held by the British Museum. Boards and cloth ties a little worn; title page browned, and some mild browning in margins of plates, not affecting lettering. [Oversized]
Keywords:
Medieval
Letters
Initial Letters
Alphabet
Font
Numerals
Manuscripts
Illumination
