A History of Illuminated Manuscripts Tapa dura - 1986

Hardback. Very Good.

A4 cream blue txt: Guild Publishing, 1986. Hardcover. Used: Acceptable. Condition good with dj. ref ZKVQ

OXFFORD, PHAIDON, 1986. FIRST EDITION, QUARTO, VERY GOOD IN DUSTWRAPPER. WITH 250 ILLUSTRATIONS, 80 IN COLOUR.

Phaidon Press Ltd, 1986. Book measures 28.5x22.cm. 256pp, illustrated throughout. Bound in original publishers blue hardcover, with gilt lettering. Lightly rubbed and faded on edges. Binding in good clean firm condition. Dust jacket in very good clean condition. Internally, pages clean throughout. A very nice clean copy. . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Quarto.

Oxford : Phaidon, 1986. First Edition. Hardback. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Further scans, images etc. and additional bibliographical material available on request.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 256 pages; Physical description: 256 p. : ill. (some col. ), facsims. ; 29 cm. Subjects: Manuscripts, medieval - History. Illumination of books and manuscripts - History.

Oxford: Phaidon, 1995 4to (29 cm), 256 pp. Publisher's cloth and dust jacket (minor shelf-wear). "This entertaining and authoritative book is the first to provide a general introduction to the whole subject of the making of books from the Dark Ages to the invention of printing and beyond. Christopher de Hamel vividly describes the widely different 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. As the story unfolds the wonderful variety of manuscripts and their illumination is revealed, and many fundamental questions are answered -- who wrote the books, what texts they contained, who read them, how they were made and what purposes they served. With its lively narrative and many new and superb illustrations, this new edition of a much-praised book provides the perfect introduction to a large and fascinating subject." (from the blurb)

Oxford: Phaidon. A near fine UK first edition, first printing hardback (hint of spotting) - in a near fine unclipped dustjacket (slight fading to spine) - All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days) - SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR- Pictures available upon request . Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. 1986.