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Title page with illuminated lettering and red wax seals
Title page with illuminated lettering and red wax seals. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Thomas Anthony Day and J.H. Dines Illustrations of Mediaeval Costume in England collected from manuscripts in the British Museum, Bibliotheque Nationale de Paris, Bosworth, London, 1853
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Anthony Bibliotheque Calligraphy Collected Dines Illuminated Illustrations Initial Lettering Manuscripts Mediaeval Nationale Seal Title
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This stunning title page is an exquisite example of mediaeval illumination and calligraphy, taken from Thomas Anthony Day and J.H. Dines' "Illustrations of Mediaeval Costume in England," published in 1853. The illuminated lettering, with its intricate swirls and flourishes, is a testament to the artistic skill and creativity of the scribes and illuminators of the mediaeval period. The red wax seals, affixed with the initials of the British Museum and Bibliotheque Nationale de Paris, add an authentic and historical touch to the page, further emphasizing the importance and credibility of the sources from which the illustrations were collected. The title, "Illustrations of Mediaeval Costume in England," is written in elegant handcalligraphy, with each letter meticulously crafted and filled in with vibrant, handcoloured pigments. The copperplate engraving technique used to produce the image ensures a high level of detail and precision, allowing the viewer to appreciate the intricacies of the illumination and the seals. Thomas Anthony Day and J.H. Dines were renowned antiquarians and collectors of mediaeval manuscripts, and this publication was a result of their extensive research and collaboration. The illustrations in the book were collected from various manuscripts housed in the British Museum and the Bibliotheque Nationale de Paris, providing a comprehensive and accurate record of mediaeval costume in England. This title page, with its beautiful illumination and authentic seals, serves as a fitting introduction to the rich and fascinating world of mediaeval costume and artistry that lies within the pages of this historic work.
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