Early printed books and manuscripts in the City Reference Library, Bristol
A catalogue of early printed books and manuscripts held by the Bristol City Reference Library, compiled by Norris Mathews and issued by Bristol publisher W. C. Hemmons in 1899 for librarians and collectors. The pictures show decorated initials, illuminated capitals and a printed bookplate, with ornate foliate scrollwork and blackletter text. A designer could draw on the interlaced vine borders, the framed monogram letters and the calligraphic type layout.
