La Vie de Nostre Benoit Sauveur Ihesuscrist & La Saincte Vie de Nostre Dame
first edition Hardcover
1977 · New York
by Meiss, Millard; Beateson, Elizabeth
New York: New York University Press, 1977. First edition. Hardcover. vg. Quarto. XXXVI + 186pp. Original glassine jacket over red cloth with gold lettering on front board and spine. Fascinating reprint of the famous French manuscript from the 15th century, depicting the lives of Jesus Christ and his mother, Mary. This work is profusely illustrated with 16 full page b/w facsimiles of illuminations. Minor chipping and age-toning on glassine. Text in English and ancient French. Overall, binding in near fine, interior in fine condition. (Inventory #: 23470)