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Description:
Album of initial capital letters found in manuscripts and early printed books. This volume consists primarily of examples from the 16th century
Created:
1500 - 1599
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Page Count:
58
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters Et are handwritten in red and black inks.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter E is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters Sru are handwritten in red and black inks.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter B is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters Bp are handwritten in red and black inks with the red B enclosing a black underscored p.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter D is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters Et are handwritten in red and black inks.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter P is handwritten in red ink with a letter fragment in black preceding it.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters Qu are handwritten in red and black inks.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter D is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters Ca are handwritten in red and black inks.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter M is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters Ego are handwritten in red and black inks.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters Qui are handwritten in red and black inks.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters Et are handwritten in red and black inks.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters Qu are handwritten in red and black inks.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters Qm are handwritten in red and black inks. Note the use of the siglum above the m.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters Qm are handwritten in red and black inks. Note the use of the siglum above the m.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters sB are handwritten in red and black inks.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters Qu are handwritten in red and black inks.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
Letter Q and others are handwritten in red and black inks. The tail points to the left.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter Q is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters Et are handwritten in red and black ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter C is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter T is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter P is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter D is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters Qm are handwritten in red and black ink. Note the use of the siglum above the m.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter E is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter M is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters Co are handwritten in red and black inks.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters Et are handwritten in red and black inks.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters Qm are handwritten in red and black inks. Note the use of the siglum above the m.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter S is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters Et are handwritten in red and black inks.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters Qu are handwritten in red and black inks.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters Qui are handwritten in red and black inks.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter M is handwritten in red ink with an additional letter fragment in black.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters Qui are handwritten in red and black inks.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters Et are handwritten in red and black inks.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters In are handwritten in red and black ink. The I is inline.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter Q is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters Et are handwritten in red and black inks.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters Quo are handwritten in red and black inks.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters Qu are handwritten in red and black inks.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters Tu are handwritten in red and black inks.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter P is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter C is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters Et are handwritten in red and black inks.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters Qu are handwritten in red and black inks.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The T is handwritten in red ink; the u with additional letter fragments, in black ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters In are handwritten in red and black inks. The I is inline.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter D is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters Quis are handwritten in red and black inks.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters t P are handwritten in red and black inks.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters Et are handwritten in red and black inks.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter Q is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter E is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter L is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter E is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter E is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters eo Ini are handwritten in red and black inks. The I is inline.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters e Pr are handwritten in red and black inks.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters Qm are handwritten in red and black inks. Note the use of the siglum above the m.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The unidentified character fragment is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The inline letter I is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters Eri are handwritten in red and black inks.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The inline letter I is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The inline letter I is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter R is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letters Et are handwritten in red and black inks.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter H is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter S is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter C is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter B is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter B is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter S is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter E is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter C is handwritten in red ink. There is also an additional letter fragment written in black ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The unidentified letter is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The unidentified letters are handwritten in red and black ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter S is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The letter D is handwritten in red ink.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
Grotesque (two disembodied faces) Gothic wood-type initial X is outlined with bifurcated serifs ending in curls. It is enclosed in a frame.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
This floriated Gothic wood-type initial C has cove serifs extended vertically to close the counter, and a diagonally hatched background. It is enclosed in a mitered frame.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The grotesque ornamental wood-type initial R has a face in the leg, and a hatched background. It is enclosed in a frame.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The floriated double-bowl Romanesque wood-type initial E has flared serifs and is enclosed in a frame.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The floriated wood-type initial H is decorated with line shade, a thin crossbar, and is enclosed in a frame.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
The Romanesque, uncial-style, wood-type initial D has a bifurcated serif and notched sides enclosing large single dots. It sits on a criblé background enclosed in a frame.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
This is an inhabited (three men) wood-type initial D adorned with hatched shading, enclosed in a frame. There is handwriting on the front.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
Floriated wood-type initial P has an open bowl and is enclosed in a mitered frame.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
Historiated (Adam and Eve) ornamental wood-type initial I has hatched shading and is enclosed in a frame.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
This wood-type initial E is in the calligraphic style.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
A floriated Romanesque wood-type initial R is outlined with bifurcated serifs, a notched bowl with a ray embellishment, a notched double-curved leg, Celtic-knot decoration, and hatched shading. It sits on a criblé background enclosed in a frame. It is hand-colored red.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
This ornamental wood-type initial Q is enclosed in a frame.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
Floriated Romanesque wood-type initial Q is decorated with line shade, a clubbed tail which cuts the counter, and a notched bowl. It sits on a criblé background enclosed in a frame. The letter is hand-colored red.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
A zoomorphic (two birds), outline wood-type initial S leans right and is enclosed in a frame.
Created:
1400 - 1499
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
An ornamental wood-type initial Z is outlined and enclosed in a frame.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
Description:
This is an ornamental wood-type initial I.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Last Updated:
2020-06-10
