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Celtic and Medieval Alphabets The captions have been translatedFacing the demand for new typefaces engendered by the development of the printing press, 15th century type designers sought inspiration from the ornate calligraphy of medieval scribes. Many of the fonts in this gallery of Celtic and medieval alphabets resulted from 19th century tributes to the scribes of the Middle Ages, suggesting the time honored appeal of these unusual typefaces. Artists, illustrators, and anyone seeking unusual graphics for a