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The Book of Kells (Trinity College Dublin MS 58) is celebrated for its lavish decoration. The manuscript contains the four Gospels in Latin based on a Vulgate text, written on vellum (prepared calfskin), in a bold and expert version of the script known as "insular majuscule".
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The Book of Kells: Reproductions from the Manuscript in Trinity College Dublin: With a Study of the Manuscript
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Condition: Poor. Profusely Illustrated (illustrator). This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,2250grams, ISBN:050023213X. Seller Inventory # 4834562
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The Book of Kells
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Profusely Illustrated (illustrator). Very Good in a slightly rubbed and frayed slipcase. Gently used, no markings. Seller Inventory # mon0000759696
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The Book of Kells With a Study of the Manuscript By Francoise Henry
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Reproductions from the manuscript in Trinity College Dublin. Slipcase. 126 colour plates, 75 monochrome illustrations. A very good, clean copy. Seller Inventory # 021286
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The Book of Kells: Reproductions from the Manuscript in Trinity College, Dublin
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: dj. Profusely Illustrated (illustrator). Dust jacket shows some light discoloration from age as well as some scuffing and rubbing on covers. Dust jacket edges show some rubbing, light bumping, scuffing and small closed tears on corners. Seller Inventory # mon0000019284
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The Book of Kells: Reproductions from the Manuscript in Trinity College, Dublin
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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Profusely Illustrated (illustrator). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR007359053
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The Book of Kells : reproductions from the manuscript in Trinity College, Dublin / with a study of the manuscript by Françoise Henry ; [photography by John Kennedy] ; 126 colour plates, 75 monochrome illustrations
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ISBN 10: 050023213X
ISBN 13: 9780500232132
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Profusely Illustrated (illustrator). Reprint. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth, edges slightly dust-dulled. Encased in a near fine, illustrated paper-label slip-case. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; 230 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), facsimiles (chiefly color) ; 35 cm. Notes; 126 color plates, 75 monochrome illustrations. Includes reproductions from the manuscript in Trinity College, Dublin. Subjects; Book of Kells. Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Library. Illumination of books and manuscripts, Celtic. Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval Ireland. Manuscripts, Latin (Medieval and modern) Ireland Dublin Facsimiles. Bible. Gospels Illustrations. Bible. Gospels Manuscripts, Latin. 3 Kg. Seller Inventory # 463437
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THE BOOK OF KELLS
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ISBN 13: 9780500232132
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Profusely Illustrated (illustrator). REPRINT. QUARTO. A VERY GOOD HARDBACK COPY IN A VERY GOOD SLIPCASE. REPRODUCTIONS FROM THE MANUSCRIPT IN TRINITY COLLEGE, DUBLIN. 126 COLOUR PLATES AND 75 MONOCHROME ILLUSTRATIONS. SCARCE. Seller Inventory # 43108
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The Book of Kells : reproductions from the manuscript in Trinity College, Dublin / with a study of the manuscript by Françoise Henry ; [photography by John Kennedy] ; 126 colour plates, 75 monochrome illustrations
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ISBN 10: 050023213X
ISBN 13: 9780500232132
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Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
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Profusely Illustrated (illustrator). Reprint. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth, edges slightly dust-dulled. Encased in a near fine, illustrated paper-label slip-case. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; 230 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), facsimiles (chiefly color) ; 35 cm. Notes; 126 color plates, 75 monochrome illustrations. Includes reproductions from the manuscript in Trinity College, Dublin. Subjects; Book of Kells. Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Library. Illumination of books and manuscripts, Celtic. Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval Ireland. Manuscripts, Latin (Medieval and modern) Ireland Dublin Facsimiles. Bible. Gospels Illustrations. Bible. Gospels Manuscripts, Latin. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 463437
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The Book of Kells : reproductions from the manuscript in Trinity College, Dublin
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ISBN 10: 050023213X
ISBN 13: 9780500232132
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Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
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Profusely Illustrated (illustrator). First Edition. Good copy in the original gilt-decorated green cloth boards. Spine uniformly sun-toned and showing a tight medial tear to the rear joint; minor tears to the head and tail of the same. Internally pristine, remaining tight, bright and clean. Accompanying cloth slip-case is in very good condition. Gilt-printed on the front with a large colour plate to the rear; slip-case shows minor scuffs to the surfaces and light wear to the edges. A well-preserved example overall. Physical description; 230 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), facsimiles (chiefly colour) ; 35 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Latin text, editorial matter in English. Photography by John Kennedy. Subjects; Book of Kells. Illumination of books and manuscripts, Celtic. Illumination of books and manuscripts, Irish. Gospels. Manuscripts. 8th century. 9th century. 20th century. Illustrated. Colour plates. 3 Kg. Seller Inventory # 466641
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The Book of Kells : reproductions from the manuscript in Trinity College, Dublin
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London : Thames and Hudson, 1974
ISBN 10: 050023213X
ISBN 13: 9780500232132
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Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
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Profusely Illustrated (illustrator). First Edition. Good copy in the original gilt-decorated green cloth boards. Spine uniformly sun-toned and showing a tight medial tear to the rear joint; minor tears to the head and tail of the same. Internally pristine, remaining tight, bright and clean. Accompanying cloth slip-case is in very good condition. Gilt-printed on the front with a large colour plate to the rear; slip-case shows minor scuffs to the surfaces and light wear to the edges. A well-preserved example overall. Physical description; 230 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), facsimiles (chiefly colour) ; 35 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Latin text, editorial matter in English. Photography by John Kennedy. Subjects; Book of Kells. Illumination of books and manuscripts, Celtic. Illumination of books and manuscripts, Irish. Gospels. Manuscripts. 8th century. 9th century. 20th century. Illustrated. Colour plates. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 466641