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The Book of Ornamental Alphabets, Ancient and Medieval, from the Eighth Century
By F. Delamotte
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For calligraphers, artists and historians alike, this book is a joy and a wonderful reference source. Delamotte has collected together the scripts of alphabets from the eighth century right up to the 17th century. Not only are there letters, but also numerals, crosses and other references.
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