The Book of Ornamental Alphabets, Ancient and Medieval, from the Eighth Century


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For calligraphers, artists and historians alike, this book is a joy and a wonderful reference source. Delamotte has collected together the scripts of alphabets from the eighth century right up to the 17th century. Not only are there letters, but also numerals, crosses and other references.




The Book of Ornamental Alphabets, Ancient and Modern


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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.




Medieval Alphabets and Decorative Devices


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30 authentic alphabets and over 150 individual letters and decorative devices -- taken from Westminster Abbey monuments, 15th-century French prayer books, and other sources -- incorporate vines, flowers, leaves, faces, and more.










Decorative Alphabets and Initials


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A sourcebook of initials and ornamental letters reproduces designs from the eighth century to the present.










Masterpieces of Illuminated Letters and Borders


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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.







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