The British Library
Cards with a jolly mix of art and illustration to brighten any birthday, drawn from the superlative collection of the British Library. From a manuscri...
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Cards with a jolly mix of art and illustration to brighten any birthday, drawn from the superlative collection of the British Library. From a manuscri...
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PRODUCT DETAILS
Description
The British Library
Cards with a jolly mix of art and illustration to brighten any birthday, drawn from the superlative collection of the British Library. From a manuscript’s calendar page c.1520-30 and a 16th century celestial map, to a fashion plate from the ‘Gazette du Bon Ton’, 1913 and illustration for ‘Motor and Plane’, 1932. By way of great names in 19th and 20th century illustration such as Randolph Caldecott, Warwick Goble and Jessie Willcox Smith.
The cards include reproductions of antique printed imagery, reflecting the original source material’s age and the printing techniques of the era.
Cards with a jolly mix of art and illustration to brighten any birthday, drawn from the superlative collection of the British Library. From a manuscript’s calendar page c.1520-30 and a 16th century celestial map, to a fashion plate from the ‘Gazette du Bon Ton’, 1913 and illustration for ‘Motor and Plane’, 1932. By way of great names in 19th and 20th century illustration such as Randolph Caldecott, Warwick Goble and Jessie Willcox Smith.
The cards include reproductions of antique printed imagery, reflecting the original source material’s age and the printing techniques of the era.
Size & Additional Information
20 cards, 10 designs
15 x 10cm, 15 x 12.5cm and 14cm sq
Printed ‘Happy Birthday'
Envelopes included
Printed in Britain
British FSC accredited card
Cards and envelopes can be recycled
Packed in a compostable bag. Requires industrial composting: please add to your food or garden waste bin (subject to your local refuse collection policies)
15 x 10cm, 15 x 12.5cm and 14cm sq
Printed ‘Happy Birthday'
Envelopes included
Printed in Britain
British FSC accredited card
Cards and envelopes can be recycled
Packed in a compostable bag. Requires industrial composting: please add to your food or garden waste bin (subject to your local refuse collection policies)
DELIVERY & RETURNS
Reviews
Overall product rating 4.5/5
05 April 2025
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Good value and nice variety.
26 March 2025
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Indifferent.
16 March 2025
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Arrived on time, well packaged and above expectations. High quality cards with appropriate envelopes. Lovely designs reflecting various themes. Something unique and special yet covering most birthdays ie male, female, old, young, conventional and abstract etc. There really is a card for everyone. Delighted with my purchase.
10 March 2025
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Always good quality at reasonable prices
25 January 2025
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Nice cards
05 December 2024
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Excellent cards, well presented.
03 December 2024
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It’s a quirky selection; nostalgic and interesting.
By Mrs Gloria Vincent
27 November 2024
Middlesex
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Lovely mix, I won't have to buy a birthday card for years, well a while anyway. Good quality & something for everyone.
By Mrs Merle Russell
23 March 2024
London
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Wonderful selection and very good value.
