Calligraphic manual of sample letters (DS17704) (Q72805)
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Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Newberry Library (991565438805867, VAULT folio Wing MS 118, https://i-share-nby.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01CARLI_NBY/i5mcb2/alma991565438805867)
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English | Calligraphic manual of sample letters (DS17704) |
Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Newberry Library (991565438805867, VAULT folio Wing MS 118, https://i-share-nby.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01CARLI_NBY/i5mcb2/alma991565438805867) |
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Schäfer, Otto
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Letter writing, French--Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Form letters--Handbooks, manuals, etc
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between 1520 and 1539
16. century
1520Gregorian
1539Gregorian
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Extent: 21] leaves : illustrations ; 30 cm (fol.)
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illustrations
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Sample letters contain large interlaced initial capitals, in which are embedded grotesque human and animal faces decorated in red and brown inks.
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Paper from Douai (France), 1520-1528, with watermark of a jug with a single handle; cf. Briquet 12676.
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Torn remnant of a paper label on recto of first leaf, possibly containing old shelf mark or bookseller's price.
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Lacking leaf for the letter A.
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From the collection of Otto Schäfer.
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14 February 2025
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14 February 2025
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