Foliated Decorative Capital Letter “O”

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Butsch, A. F.: “Die Bücher-Ornamentik Der Renaissance (Vol. I.)” (1878)

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This floriated letter “O” was used as an initial capital (a drop cap) on a title page inside this ornate mediæval border. The letter has an unusual spiral line round it, vines, leaves, and a strongly angled calligraphic stress. It dates from a book printed in 1478.

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