An Illuminated Alphabet: 26 Postcards

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.

Author: Bodleian Library
Publisher: Bodleian Library
Published: 01/15/2015
Pages: 52
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.47lbs
Size: 6.12h x 6.98w x 0.48d
ISBN13: 9781851244133
ISBN10: 1851244131
BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Alphabets & Writing Systems
- Art | General