Superb collection of more than 200 authentic color and black-and-white Celtic designs from rare 7th- and 8th-century manuscripts — Book of Kells,Book of Lindisfarne — and other sources. Faithful reproductions as well as original adaptations include Gospel figures, beasts, l... read more
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Superb collection of more than 200 authentic color and black-and-white Celtic designs from rare 7th- and 8th-century manuscripts — Book of Kells,Book of Lindisfarne — and other sources. Faithful reproductions as well as original adaptations include Gospel figures, beasts, lettering, knot work, and interlaced designs.
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