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Mediaeval Ornamental Alphabets and Numerals

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Hardcover

Volume Condition:

Very Good

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N/A

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–

Edition:

1st Edition

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Language:

English

Publisher Name:

Bernard Quaritch

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–

Publication Place:

London, UK

ISBN:

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Book ID:

003633

Catalogue(s):

Books on Books, Book Collecting, Print and Design History ◇ Words, Writing, Grammar and Languages

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Not dated but likely c 1910. Quarter cloth portfolio with three cloth ties, containing 2pp title and contents listing around 26 loose-leaf plates (some colour, some monochrome) depicting a selection of alphabets and numerals from the mediaeval era, including that taken from the tomb of Gundreda, sister of William the Conqueror in Southover Church, Lewes, c 1085; and from a pontificate of John II, Archbishop of Treves, c 1480; and several from manuscripts held by the British Museum. Boards and cloth ties a little worn; title page browned, and some mild browning in margins of plates, not affecting lettering. [Oversized]

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