Largely unknown and unpublished, many of the manuscripts at Waddesdon are among the best products of Flemish, French and Italian workshops of the later Middle Ages. Some are valuable for their texts, others for the richness of their illumination.
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Largely unknown and unpublished, many of the manuscripts at Waddesdon are among the best products of Flemish, French and Italian workshops of the later Middle Ages. Some are valuable for their texts, others for the richness of their illumination.
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Add this copy of Illuminated Manuscripts-the James a. De Rothschild to cart. $96.05, like new condition, Sold by Burwood Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wickham Market, SUFFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1977 by Published For The National Trust By Office Du Livre.
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Seller's Description:
First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. Large 4to. pp 608. 46 colour plates, many b&w illus; 608 pages; Important collection formed at Waddesdon Manor by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, houses a selection of some of the best illuminated manuscripts produced at important publishing houses and workshops of the later Middle Ages. Includes descriptions, index and useful documentation and reference material. Bookplate of distinguished medieval historian and publisher Richard Barber who founded the Boydell Press in 1969 (later Boydell and Brewer). A FINE copy in Fine jacket in near fine original slipcase. Very heavy, and delivery costs may be a consideration especially outside Britain. 9780707800097.
