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Example of early Venetian writing, from a copybook of the 15th century, written with a reed pen. Note the clearness and picturesqueness of the page; also the similarity to the type letters used to-day--what are called 'old face,' and of much (good and bad) letter in modern books.
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A beautiful example of Gothic writing and ornament, from a French illuminated manuscript in the British Museum; date 1480. Here the decorative character and general balance of the page is delightful to modern eyes.
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History of England,
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An illuminated printed page, 1521, with engraved borders, after designs by Holbein; figures again subordinate to the general effect.
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Examples of Italian, 14th century; ornament, initial, and letters forming a brilliant and harmonious combination.
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