stiff paper wrappers
1950 · Città del Vaticano
Città del Vaticano: Biblioteca Vaticana, 1950. stiff paper wrappers. Illuminated Manuscripts. 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 90, (2), i-xxi, (2) pages. First edition. Italian illuminated manuscripts from the 15th century were the focus of this 1950 exhibition at the Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana. 160 of the Vatican's most precious books were on display. All are Catalogueed here and many are pictured in black & white. 2 color reproductions. Indexed. In Italian. Indentation in front cover and first few pages. (Inventory #: 62883)