The Illuminated Books of the Middle Ages
Hardcover
1995 · London
by Humphreys, Henry Noel
London: Bracken Books. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. Reprint Edition. Hardcover. 1851702768 . A Facsimile Reprint in Fine condition with a previous owner's embossed stamping on the title page in a shelfworn Nearly Fine dust-jacket that bears the same stamping ; This book is a beautiful, detailed, and scholarly exploration of the illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages. It covers a wide range of subject matter, from the history and creation of the manuscripts to the artistry and symbolism used in the texts. The book is written by one of the leading experts on the subject, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Middle Ages or in the art of illumination.; 4to; 126 pages . (Inventory #: 123241)