Product Information
A medieval A to Z with letters from the collections of the British Library to colour in Before the invention of the printing press, books were written out by hand, and were priceless objects. The most precious books were illuminated with gold or with bright colours. Initial letters were often highlighted either as decoration or to mark an important passage. This new colouring book is packed with a series of intricate letters carefully selected from the extensive collection of the British Library. The letters are sourced from medieval charters and seals, historical and literary manuscripts, from Homer to the Codex Sinaiticus, from Beowulf to Chaucer, and from Magna Carta to the papers of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. Each of the original letters is reproduced in colour, so that you can decide whether you prefer to choose your own colours, or to use the colours that the artist intended. With key facts about each of the letters and their source, this is the perfect book for history buffs and colouring-in fans alike.Product Identifiers
PublisherPavilion Books
ISBN-139781911216001
eBay Product ID (ePID)225739042
Product Key Features
Book TitleColour Your Own Medieval Alphabet
AuthorBritish Library
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicArchaeology, Decorative Art
Publication Year2016
TypeTextbook
GenreChildren & Young Adults
Dimensions
Item Height204mm
Item Width292mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorBritish Library
Series TitleColour Your Own
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom