X-1 Tory

This 491 year old Decorative Initial Letter was designed and used in books and a Latin Bible by the French printer Geoffroy Tory. He was the official printer to King Francis I of France and mainly responsible for the French Renaissance style of book decoration. 

Each letter is beautifully presented in a solid wood gold frame and a generous 6 ply mat with a hand-painted gold beveled edge. There is a hook for wall hanging or an optional brass easel stand for desk and tabletop display. Attached to the back is a story card describing the history behind the letter.