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The Illuminated Alphabet by Theodore Menten β€” book cover

The Illuminated Alphabet

by Theodore Menten
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Overview

Fifty great initials of the Middle Ages, all with remarkable, ready-to-color illuminations built into them: Biblical scenes, knights, martyrdoms, grotesque animals, geometrical ornament, scenes of war and play, musicians and much else from the treasury of medieval manuscript.

Synopsis

50 medieval initial letters. Celtic floral interlacements, biblical scenes, scenes of war and play, knights, grotesque animals, martyrdoms, fanciful devices, more. Wonderful design inspiration.

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Book Details

Published
June 1, 1971
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pages
48
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780486227450

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