The Hours of Richard III

Stroud, Gloucestershire: Alan Sutton, 1996. 144 pages, illustrations (some colour); 25 cm. Published in association with the Richard III and Yorkist History Trust. Firm binding, with one spine crease. Clean inside copy. Age toning. Manuscript of Richard, III, King of England, 1452-1485. "Richard III's piety has been the subject of considerable debate. Much controversy has focused on the book of hours he adopted following his coronation, and to which certain prayers, including the 'Prayer of Richard III', were added. This study explores the manuscript and the Prayer's text." - Publisher. CONTENTS: General introduction: books of hours. The manuscript, its scheme of decoration and status. The illumination - style, workmanship and date: English illumination in the early 15th century; the historiation of the hours of Richard III - annunciation, Christ in judgement and funeral; the portrait heads; border, initials and colour. Ownership. Analysis of contents. The "Prayer of Richard III": text and translation. Richard III's piety.. Paperback. Very Good. 8vo.