The Bodleian Library is home to some of the finest examples of
illuminated letters. Now, with "An Illuminated Alphabet, " readers
young and old can enjoy a wide selection of these extraordinary
letters in twenty-six pull-out postcards--one for each letter of
the alphabet.
Each postcard features one illuminated letter from a book or
manuscript in the Bodleian Library's collection. From large
gold-leaf initials in medieval and Renaissance manuscripts to
hand-painted examples from early printed books, "An Illuminated
Alphabet" offers an intriguing new way to enjoy the many treasures
in the collection of the Bodleian Library.
Whether you're an art lover, bibliophile, or one of the Library's
more than one million visitors each year, this most beautiful of
alphabet books is sure to become a favorite.
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