+ABCD [realia].
Accession number:
PML 88199
Published:
[England], [17th century]
Description:
1 hornbook ; 5.8 x 2.8 cm
Credit:
Bequest of Julia P. Wightman, 1994.
Notes:
Dated from bookseller's description.
Roman capital alphabet preceeded by Maltese cross; handles at head and foot.
Lead horn book in a configuration similar to Muir cut 43, has horizontal rules under each line of letters and a wave-like pattern at the foot.
Alphabet cast in relief.
Binding:
Mounted in modern tan cloth case.
Provenance:
From the library of Julia P. Wightman.
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