More than 350 decorative designs in this impressive collection, including 256 letters, display the glories of extant medieval manuscripts. Rare letters and borders that once enhanced medieval bibles and other rare manuscripts are ornamented with exquisite florals, curvilinear motifs interwoven with religious figures, and other exquisite embellishments.
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Masterpieces of Illuminated Letters and Borders Rare letters and borders that once enhanced medieval bibles and other rare manuscripts are ornamented with exquisite florals, curvilinear motifs interwoven with religious figures, and other exquisite embellishments. More than 350 designs, including 256 letters.
This work contains more than 350 designs, of which 256 are letter, that display the glories of extant medieval manuscripts. The illuminated letters and borders not only comprise a practical archive of usable lettering, they also offer a wonderful glimpse of the ancient art of manuscript illumination. Original selection of plates from "The Art of Illuminating As Practised in Europe from the Earliest Times", originally published by Day and Son, London, 1860.
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Seller: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. More than 350 decorative designs in this impressive collection, including 256 letters, display the glories of extant medieval manuscripts. Exceptionally rare letters and borders that once enhanced medieval bibles and other rare manuscripts are ornamented with exquisite florals, gem-like geometrics, curvilinear motifs interwoven with religious figures, and superb embellishments.Comprising a practical archive of usable lettering for artists and craftworkers alike, this impressive collection also provides medievalists with a wonderful glimpse of the ancient art of manuscript illumination. Rare letters and borders that once enhanced medieval bibles and other rare manuscripts are ornamented with exquisite florals, curvilinear motifs interwoven with religious figures, and other exquisite embellishments. More than 350 designs, including 256 letters. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780486447841
Seller: Hamelyn, Madrid, M, Spain
Condition: Very Good. : Descubre la belleza de la iluminación medieval con 'Masterpieces of Illuminated Letters and Borders'. Este libro presenta una colección de más de 350 diseños decorativos, incluyendo 256 letras ornamentadas, extraídas de manuscritos medievales. Explora florales exquisitos, geometrías y figuras religiosas que adornaban biblias y otros documentos antiguos. Ideal para artistas, artesanos y amantes de la historia, este libro ofrece una visión del arte de la iluminación de manuscritos. EAN: 9780486447841 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Arte y Cultura Título: Masterpieces of Illuminated Letters and Borders Autor: W. R. Tymms| M. D. Wyatt Editorial: Courier Corporation Idioma: en Páginas: 64 Formato: tapa blanda. Seller Inventory # Happ-2026-09-10-9d451ed9
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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. illustrated edition. 64 pages. 11.00x8.25x0.25 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # 0486447847
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. More than 350 decorative designs in this impressive collection, including 256 letters, display the glories of extant medieval manuscripts. Exceptionally rare letters and borders that once enhanced medieval bibles and other rare manuscripts are ornamented with exquisite florals, gem-like geometrics, curvilinear motifs interwoven with religious figures, and superb embellishments.Comprising a practical archive of usable lettering for artists and craftworkers alike, this impressive collection also provides medievalists with a wonderful glimpse of the ancient art of manuscript illumination. Rare letters and borders that once enhanced medieval bibles and other rare manuscripts are ornamented with exquisite florals, curvilinear motifs interwoven with religious figures, and other exquisite embellishments. More than 350 designs, including 256 letters. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780486447841
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. More than 350 decorative designs in this impressive collection, including 256 letters, display the glories of extant medieval manuscripts. Exceptionally rare letters and borders that once enhanced medieval bibles and other rare manuscripts are ornamented with exquisite florals, gem-like geometrics, curvilinear motifs interwoven with religious figures, and superb embellishments.Comprising a practical archive of usable lettering for artists and craftworkers alike, this impressive collection also provides medievalists with a wonderful glimpse of the ancient art of manuscript illumination. Rare letters and borders that once enhanced medieval bibles and other rare manuscripts are ornamented with exquisite florals, curvilinear motifs interwoven with religious figures, and other exquisite embellishments. More than 350 designs, including 256 letters. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780486447841
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