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RE: Furniture covering project

I want to thank you again for all the help and the beautiful vellums you sent for this project. It was a pleasure working with Cowley’s and with the Calfskin Vellum. Looking forward to the next project. Thank you. ~ Sarah Pringle,  Massachusetts, USA

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RE: Printed Certificates on Sheepskin Parchment

Thought I must email to say how pleased I am with the Certificates you have printed for us. They really are superb. Just as good as the one’s we had done many years ago by your Company – the old fashioned way. I’m sure the recipients will be delighted. ~ Pat Potter, Society of Leather Technologists and Chemists

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From Donald Jackson, Calligrapher and Artistic Director for the Saint John’s Bible

I have used calfskin manuscript vellum from William Cowley since they took over from Band & Co in (?) and have never been disappointed in their willingness to adapt and develop their techniques to meet any of my special requirements.  They have always given excellent, professional and friendly service and we have enjoyed working with them on the Saint John’s Bible for almost 12 years.  They came to know exactly what I was looking for and...

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RE: Calligraphy and Illumination

I have been using William Cowley’s manuscript calfskin vellum for many years and find that the excellent quality of their skins does not change. For the last twenty five years or so I have completed many calligraphy and illuminating commissions and pieces for myself on Cowley’s vellum. Writing and painting on vellum is like no other surface, and if you write with a quill too, it is an amazing experience! I recommend William...

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