Beauty in Letters by John P. Wilson

Name: Beauty in Letters by John P. Wilson
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B4352. Beauty in Letters: A Selection of Illuminated Addresses by John P. Wilson. 2021. 144pp. 8.8"x10.8". Hardcover

Illuminated addresses--in the form of books, scrolls, certificates, and the like--were at their most popular in the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries. Typically written in fine calligraphy and embellished with skilled artwork and lustrous design, they were often bestowed to individuals in celebration of distinguished service or an important event, perhaps to honor a particular achievement or retirement. Each illuminated address is unique. In this stunning exploration of illuminated documents , John P. Wilson shares the larger stories of these works and shows us the beauty created by the skills of the illuminator.

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Excellent examples of vintage work; this book is in my all-time Top 5 books for inspiration and ideas

Posted by Sandra Austin on Aug 19th 2022

I'm so pleased the author compiled these beautiful works. It would have been worse for me just to have the illustrations, but he includes the historical information telling the story behind each beautifully illuminated certificate, address announcement, etc. it really is my number one resource both for ideas, wording, even color schemes. Just a wonderful collection of unbelievably ornate documents. If you love illuminated manuscripts, you will appreciate this book!