The Bayeux Tapestry: Rediscovery And Rise To Fame
 
This is a collection of rare books that explains the extraordinary story of the Bayeux Tapestry, from its rediscovery 300 years ago, through growing scholarly interest from French and British antiquaries, to its eventual rise to fame as one of the most recognisable historical artefacts in the world.

While the Tapestry itself was embroidered in wool thread on linen cloth, this is a story told through print. In it, we can see every major attempt to reproduce the Tapestry, from the earliest sketches and engravings, early colour printing, and complete photographic reproductions.

The collection is fully described in our catalogue of it. It is available for purchase en bloc, priced at £17,500.