By W. R. Tymms,M. D. Wyatt

More than 350 ornamental designs during this notable assortment, together with 256 letters, reveal the glories of extant medieval manuscripts. quite infrequent letters and borders that when greater medieval bibles and different infrequent manuscripts are ornamented with beautiful florals, gem-like geometrics, curvilinear motifs interwoven with spiritual figures, and magnificent embellishments.
Comprising a pragmatic archive of usable lettering for artists and craftworkers alike, this notable assortment additionally offers medievalists with an excellent glimpse of the traditional artwork of manuscript illumination.

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