9781332050604 - Borough Seals of the Gothic Period: A Series of Examples, Illustrating the Nature of Their Design and Artistic Valve (Classic Reprint) de Pedrick, Gale (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a beautifully illustrated, historical review of medieval seals from the 13th, 14th, and 15th centuries. They are expertly reproduced using 20th-century photographic techniques to capture their artistic merit and fine detail. The author has chosen examples to represent the best specimens of their order. The seals are classified by town and include examples from London, Chester, Canterbury, and many more. The text complements the images by providing borough histories, iconographic descriptions, and information on how the seals were used. Readers interested in seals and medieval history will enjoy this impressive compilation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.