[Calligraphic mss] Dibdin, Edward Rimbault. Sir Anthony Van Dyck, 1599-1641. Other decorated by John D

decorated by John D

An interest in medical history underscored Ball’s collection not only of books but also of anatomical specimens

the greatest American type and book designer of the twentieth century

All ornaments and initials have been hand illuminated

the Studio Yearbook (1909)

[Calligraphic mss] Dibdin, Edward Rimbault. Sir Anthony Van Dyck, 1599-1641. Other decorated by John DDibdin, Edward Rimbault. Sir Anthony Van Dyck, 1599 1641. [Calligraphic manuscript]. Though this appears to be Dibdin's full notes for his lecture on Van Dyck, he is fashioned it into a striking manuscript in black & red pen. The illustrated title page and Arts & Crafts influenced opening initial are especially interesting, but a large amount of initials (of varying sizes & complexity) are included throughout, making this volume far more than mere