Saturday, December 24, 2016

A Booke of Christmas Carols

Joseph Cundall - A Booke of Christmas Carols, Illuminated from Ancient Manuscripts in the British Museum (1846)

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The title pretty much explains it.  Cundall (1818-1895) was a writer and publisher, primarily but not exclusively of children's books.  His other works include stories of British kings and Robin Hood, a history of wood engraving, a study of Holbein, poetry collections and others.