The Beauchamp Pageant Tapa dura - 2003

Donington: Shaun Tyas, 2003. Book. Fine. Hardcover. New Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. A fine new copy. A late fifteenth century illustrated life of Richard Beauchamp. Fully illustrated it is an essential tool for art historians and students of medieval history. 179 pp A superb reproduction of this glorious manuscript. This book is a facsimile of a beautiful medieval manuscript, The Beauchamp Pageant, which tells the story of the life of Richard, Earl of Warwick (1382-1439). It is not one of those gaudy brightly-coloured manuscripts, but one composed of delicate line drawings, now appearing in a sepia tint. This is the only modern facsimile of the manuscript and the only one to print the pages in full colour throughout, using the high-quality transparencies provided for the purpose by the British Library. The pages are printed life-size, hence the large format of the book, and each illustration is remarkable for its vibrant details, showing costume, military technology, ships and… Leer más

Donington: Richard III and Yorkist History Trust, 2003 Book. Good. Hardcover. xi, [i], 179, [1] pages. Illustrated throughout. Hardback in the original cloth with dust wrapper. The dust wrapper is a little creased at the edges and bumped at the corners. Otherwise just light signs of use..