Masterpieces of Illuminated Letters and Borders and American studio draftsmen

and American studio draftsmen

and give excerpts from three 19th-century treatises which reveal literally hundreds of sources for natural dyestuffs

and excerpts from previously printed articles that appeared in books and magazines

related phenomena

Masterpieces of Illuminated Letters and Borders and American studio draftsmenMore 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