Publisher's Synopsis
Guide to the Manuscripts, Autographs, Charters, Seals, Illuminations and Bindings Exhibited in the Grenville Library is a comprehensive book written by George F. Warner. The book serves as a guide to the collection of manuscripts, autographs, charters, seals, illuminations, and bindings displayed in the Grenville Library. The Grenville Library is a renowned collection of rare books and manuscripts, which was donated to the British Library by the statesman Thomas Grenville in 1846. The book provides a detailed description of the items on display in the library, including their historical significance, provenance, and physical characteristics. The author has also included several illustrations and photographs to help readers visualize the items in the collection. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a specific type of item in the collection. The first section covers manuscripts, including illuminated manuscripts, religious texts, and literary works. The second section covers autographs, which are handwritten letters and documents from famous historical figures. The third section covers charters, which are legal documents granting rights or privileges. The fourth section covers seals, which were used to authenticate documents and letters. The fifth section covers illuminations, which are decorative elements in manuscripts. The final section covers bindings, which are the covers and spines of books. Overall, Guide to the Manuscripts, Autographs, Charters, Seals, Illuminations and Bindings Exhibited in the Grenville Library is an essential reference book for anyone interested in rare books and manuscripts. It provides a wealth of information on the items in the Grenville Library collection, making it a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and book collectors.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
