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Book Description: Phaidon Press, 1997. Paperback. Book Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from US. Bookseller Inventory # IB-9780714834528

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Book Description: 1997. Paperback. Book Condition: New. 2nd. 251mm x 28mm x 292mm. Paperback. Medieval manuscripts, with their cold and painted decoration and miniatures, are counted among the great glories of Western civilization. Images from them can be seen everywhere, from gree.Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. 272 pages. 1.692. Bookseller Inventory # 9780714834528

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Book Description: Phaidon Press Ltd, United Kingdom, 1997. Paperback. Book Condition: New. New ed of 2 Revised ed. 290 x 250 mm. Brand New Book. Medieval manuscripts, with their cold and painted decoration and miniatures, are counted among the great glories of Western civilization. Images from them can be seen everywhere, from greeting cards and wrapping paper to facsimiles. This text offers an introduction to the whole subject of making books, from the Dark Ages to the invention of printing and beyond. The author describes the differing circumstances in which manuscripts were created, from the earliest monastic Gospel Books to university textbooks, secular romances, Books of Hours and classical texts for humanist bibliophiles. The variety of manuscrips and their illumination is revealed, and many fundamental questions discussed - who wrote the books, what texts they contained, who read them, how they were made and what purposes they served. Bookseller Inventory # PHA9780714834528

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Book Description: Phaidon Press Ltd. Paperback. Book Condition: new. BRAND NEW, A History of Illuminated Manuscripts (New ed of 2 Revised ed), Christopher De Hamel, Medieval manuscripts, with their cold and painted decoration and miniatures, are counted among the great glories of Western civilization. Images from them can be seen everywhere, from greeting cards and wrapping paper to facsimiles. This text offers an introduction to the whole subject of making books, from the Dark Ages to the invention of printing and beyond. The author describes the differing circumstances in which manuscripts were created, from the earliest monastic Gospel Books to university textbooks, secular romances, Books of Hours and classical texts for humanist bibliophiles. The variety of manuscrips and their illumination is revealed, and many fundamental questions discussed - who wrote the books, what texts they contained, who read them, how they were made and what purposes they served. Bookseller Inventory # B9780714834528

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Book Description: Phaidon Press, 1997. Paperback. Book Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Bookseller Inventory # GB-9780714834528

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Book Description: Phaidon Press Ltd, 1997. Paperback. Book Condition: New. Brand New Book. Shipping: Once your order has been confirmed and payment received, your order will then be processed. The book will be located by our staff, packaged and despatched to you as quickly as possible. From time to time, items get mislaid en route. If your item fails to arrive, please contact us first. We will endeavour to trace the item for you and where necessary, replace or refund the item. Please do not leave negative feedback without contacting us first. All orders will be dispatched within two working days. If you have any quesions please contact us. Bookseller Inventory # V9780714834528

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Book Description: Phaidon Press Ltd, London, 1997. Book Condition: New. Language: english. This survey provides an overview of book manufacturing and decoration from late Antiquity to the Renaissance. The differing circumstances in which illuminated manuscripts were created, from monastic Gospels to secular romances, are described, revealing the stories and characters behind the texts. Bookseller Inventory # 6503073

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Book Description: Phaidon Press Ltd Country = UNITED KINGDOM, 1997. Paperback. Book Condition: New. New ed of 2 Revised ed. 272 pages. This survey provides an overview of book manufacturing and decoration from late Antiquity to the Renaissance. The differing circumstances in which illuminated manuscripts were created, from monastic Gospels to secular romances, are described, revealing the stories and characters behind the texts. 175 colour and 70 bandw illustrations, bibliography, indexes Edition New ed of 2 Revised ed (Paperback). Bookseller Inventory # AB0714834521

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