Synopses & Reviews
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 postcardsand#151;one for each letter of the alphabet.
Each postcard features one illuminated letter from a book or manuscript in the Bodleian Libraryand#8217;s collection. From large gold-leaf initials in medieval and Renaissance and#160;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 youand#8217;re an art lover, bibliophile, or one of the Libraryand#8217;s more than one million visitors each year, this most beautiful of alphabet books is sure to become a favorite.
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Front and Back Flap Information by Michelle P. Brown, Professor Emerita, SAS, University of London
Postcards from A to Z