stiff paper wrappers, yapped fore-edge; envelope with plates loose
1933 · Paris
Paris: Société Française de Reproductions de Manuscrits A Peintures, 1933. stiff paper wrappers, yapped fore-edge; envelope with plates loose. Illuminated Manuscripts. 4to. stiff paper wrappers, yapped fore-edge; envelope with plates loose. 78 pages, 23 plates. 16e Année, 2 volumes. The 16th year of this series of books devoted to illuminated manuscripts. Includes plates from the Bibliothèque Mazarine in Paris. The first volume contains descriptions by Guy de la Batut of each manuscript and its illuminations, while the second volume holds plates of the illustrations. First volume spine starting to pull away at head and heel, shelf wear. Second volume scattered foxing, edges worn with closed tears all around, tanned. (Inventory #: 92361)