Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781913491376
Publisert
2021-04-29
Utgiver
Vendor
Unicorn Publishing Group
Høyde
275 mm
Bredde
220 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
144
Forfatter
Om bidragsyterne
John Wilson has been a collector since a young boy, starting with stamps, coins and trade cards. He later came across illuminated addresses and was so struck by their beauty and artwork that he decided to acquire some. Over the last thirty years, he has built up the collection in this book and widened his interests into calligraphy, manuscripts and art, including creating his own art works.
Illuminated addresses were at their most popular in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. They are books, scrolls or certificates presented to individuals, often in celebration of a distinguished service or event.
Typically they are written in fine calligraphy and embellished with skilled artwork and lustrous design and are a celebration of an important event, perhaps an honour, particular achievement or a retirement. Each illuminated address is unique. This book tells of these stories and shows the beauty created by the skills of the illuminators.
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A unique book showing the beauty of illuminated addresses and the stories behind why they were given.
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781913491376
Publisert
2021-04-29
Utgiver
Vendor
Unicorn Publishing Group
Høyde
275 mm
Bredde
220 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
144
Forfatter