Illuminated Manuscripts

Cedric Chivers, Bath, 1972 reprint (with additional bibliography) of the 1911 first edition. Cloth, 8vo, 24 cm,. [16], 356, xiii pp,. From the blurb: "First published in 1911 and long out of print, Herbert's illuminated Manuscripts remains the best general introduction to the subject for English readers. Covering the art of book illumination from the late classical period to the sixteenth century, it manages to be both comprehensive and readable. Particularly useful to the student is the concise Note on the various kinds of liturgical illuminated manuscripts which is unsurpassed in its clear presentation of this complicated subject. The value of the present reprint is enhanced by an additional bibliography which lists the more important manuscript facsimilies published since 1911 together with general books on the different styles and schools of illumination." Contents: I. The Illumination of Classical Manuscripts; II. Early Christian Illumination to the End of the Sixth century; III. Byzantine Illumination; IV. Celtic Illumination; V. The Carolingian Renaissance; VI. Outline-Drawings of the Ninth, Tenth, and Eleventh Centuries, Especially in England; VII. English Illumination to A.D. 1200; VIII. German, French, and Flemish Illumination, A.D. 900-1200; IX. Italian Illumination Before 1300; X. English Illumination in the Thirteenth century; XI. French, Flemish, and German Illumination in the Thirteenth century; XII. Illustrations of the Apocalypse; XIII. English Illumination in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries; XIV. French Illumination in the Fourteenth century; XV. Italian Illumination in the Fourteenth century; XVI. French Illumination After 1400; XVII. The Italian Renaissance, XVIII. Flemish Illumination After 1300. Note on the Various Kinds of Liturgical Illuminated Manuscripts; Select Bibliography; Index I -Manuscripts; II - Scribes and Illuminators; III -General; Additional Select Bibliography (Facsimilies & Reproductions); Additional Select Bibliography (General Works). Near Fine in Near Fine dustwrapper whose spine-panel is sunned.