The British Library
Christmas cards telling the Holy Story through reproductions of the exquisitely detailed and jewel-like miniatures decorating the pages of the Bedford...
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Christmas cards telling the Holy Story through reproductions of the exquisitely detailed and jewel-like miniatures decorating the pages of the Bedford...
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Description
The British Library
Christmas cards telling the Holy Story through reproductions of the exquisitely detailed and jewel-like miniatures decorating the pages of the Bedford Hours, 1414–23 and the Dunois Hours, c.1440–50. Includes details of the Annunciation, the Nativity, Annunciation to the Shepherds, Adoration of the Magi and the Flight into Egypt, each decorated with floriated borders and marginal scenes. Originally produced in Paris for wealthy patrons, the manuscripts are now prized treasures in the collection of the British Library.
Christmas cards telling the Holy Story through reproductions of the exquisitely detailed and jewel-like miniatures decorating the pages of the Bedford Hours, 1414–23 and the Dunois Hours, c.1440–50. Includes details of the Annunciation, the Nativity, Annunciation to the Shepherds, Adoration of the Magi and the Flight into Egypt, each decorated with floriated borders and marginal scenes. Originally produced in Paris for wealthy patrons, the manuscripts are now prized treasures in the collection of the British Library.
Size & Additional Information
30 cards, six designs
14cm sq
Printed 'With All Good Wishes for Christmas and the New Year'
Envelopes included
Printed in Britain
British FSC accredited card
Cards and envelopes can be recycled
14cm sq
Printed 'With All Good Wishes for Christmas and the New Year'
Envelopes included
Printed in Britain
British FSC accredited card
Cards and envelopes can be recycled
DELIVERY & RETURNS
Reviews
Overall product rating 4.8/5
By Ms Rebecca Brown
21 October 2025
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The delivery was made promptly, and the cards are really good quality.
By Dr Thomas Torrance
20 October 2025
GBR
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Truly beautiful Christmas cards from Museum Selection.
By Mr John. Michae Walton
30 September 2025
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The cards arrived punctually
and the quality is excellent I shall definitely use this. company again
27 September 2025
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Excellent quality cards and very good value.
01 September 2025
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Beautiful recreation of the originals on good quality card. Really good value for money.
17 August 2025
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Excellent quality.
By Sir Harold Walker
10 August 2025
Eàst Sheen, SW14 7LY
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Ideal Christmas cards, with both picture and text appropriate to the occasion.
05 December 2024
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Attractive cards and good value.
By Ms Jacqueline Scott-Mandeville
02 December 2024
Strathlachlan, Argyll
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I always like Museum Collection Nativity cards for Christmas - they are truly traditional and good quality.
