Image:121814 Grec Coisl 79 f.2v Emperor Nicephorus III Botaniates (reg.1078-81) with St. John Chrysostom (c.347-407) and the Archangel Michael, Byzantine, c.1078 (vellum). Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France. Art, Fine Art.
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Antique Book faux leather, retro vintage Cover For The iPad Mini
The image for this iPad Mini cover has been taken from an antique book. The idea is to faithfully recreate the old and dusty look of a manuscript from the classic era. You can add your own text, so this retro design is customizable. We used a badly worn brown leather bound book with gold decoration. The texture is fairly rough and it has a worn appearance. This will make in ideal faux gift for any student, professor or anyone who loves old books.
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Book of Durrow Postcard
The Book of Durrow is one of the most famous early specimens of Irish book making. It belongs to the category of Insular Manuscripts, which are produced in the monasteries in the seventh and eighth centuries, decorated with linear patterns and ornamented borders and full page illustrations. The Book of Durrow was created in the 7th century Ireland
Bach Partita No. 3 for Solo Violin in Manuscript Courier Bag
J. S. Bach's handwriting is nearly as magnificent to behold as the content is inspiring to play and hear. Displayed on this bag are large excerpts from the Third Partita for Solo Violin as they appeared in manuscript form – the perfect treasure to contain and transport a string player's daily necessities in calligraphic elegance.
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Historiated initial 'P' depicting the Nativity Greeting Cards
Italian School's ds 1171 fol.9 Historiated initial 'P' depicting the Nativity, from a gradual and antiphon located at the Bibliotheque Municipale, Douai, France. The ds 1171 fol.9 Historiated initial 'P' depicting the Nativity, from a gradual and antiphon was created around the 15th century.