Illuminated initial letters with scenes from the life of St Jerome railway depot wearing a shoulder-length wig

wearing a shoulder-length wig

was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1815

Printed inscription beneath: 'Daniel Colwal Armiger

it would be only to ensure the safety of that country's Christian population

Illuminated initial letters with scenes from the life of St Jerome railway depot wearing a shoulder-length wigIlluminated initial letters with scenes from the life of St Jerome, late 14th century. From the Great Bible (St Jerome version), produced in England. Illustration from School of Illumination, Reproductions from Manuscripts in the British Museum, Part VI, English 1350 1500, (British Museum, Longmans, Green and Co, London, 1922).