John Henry Middleton 
Illuminated Manuscripts in Classical and Mediaeval 
Times, Their Art and Their Technique

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. I have attempted to give a historical sketch of the growth and development Of the various styles Of manuscript illumination, and also Of the chief technical processes which were employed in the preparation Of pigments, the application of gold leaf, and other details, to which the most unsparing amount Of time and labour was devoted by the scribes and illuminators Of many different countries and periods.