Historical Introduction To The Collection Of Illuminated Letters And Borders In The National Art Library, Victoria And Albert Museum (1901) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781165626250 : 116562625X : 10 Sep 2010 : ""Historical Introduction To The Collection Of Illuminated Letters And Borders In The National Art Library, Victoria And Albert Museum"" is a book written by John William Bradley and published in 1901. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the illuminated letters and borders collection in the National Art Library at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The book begins with an introduction to the history of illuminated manuscripts, tracing their origins from the early Christian period to the Renaissance. The author then goes on to describe the techniques used in creating illuminated letters and borders, including the use of gold leaf, pigments, and parchment. The book also features detailed descriptions of some of the most notable manuscripts in the collection, includin