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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Destination, rates & speedsSeller: Walden Books, London, United Kingdom
Hardback, Slipcase. Condition: Very Good-. Profusely Illustrated (illustrator). Please note that this is a heavy item and may incur extra shipping costs for international orders. ; Slipcase has damage from damp along outer edge (large image on rear unaffected), which has also affected spine of book, gilt titling rubbed and darkened. Boards are otherwise clean, corners sharp; binding is tight; pages are unmarked aside from previous owner's ex libris bookplate and previous seller's sticker on front pastedown. 126 colour plates, all clean. ; 10.5 x 1.2 x 13.7 inches; 230 pages. Seller Inventory # 58528
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Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
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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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Profusely Illustrated (illustrator). Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 9610030-6
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Seller: Widney Manor Books, Solihull, MIDLA, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Profusely Illustrated (illustrator). Book is in very good condition. 230pp with colour illustrations. Seller Inventory # 019891
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Seller: HM Books, Kingston, NY, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Good. 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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Seller: Vance Harvey (Member of the PBFA), Leicester, LEICS, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Profusely Illustrated (illustrator). Illustrated Edition. 'The Book Of Kells: Reproductions From The Manuscript In Trinity College Dublin' ~ by Francoise Henry; pub by Thames And Hudson, London 1974. In a slipcase. Folio - 10 ½" x 13 ½", 230pps incl 126 colour plates & 75 monochrome illustrations (as noted at front of book opposite the title page). Book is in near mint condition - there are a few marks on several pps, but does have a slight musty smell due to being in storage for many years; slipcase has some slight damage where the cloth covering the slipcase has come unstuck on the top & bottom edges - but then has been restuck to stop the cloth peeling off. (Books weighs 2.7kg so would require extra postage for overseas order - a quote can be give). Seller Inventory # 1550
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Seller: Hawkridge Books, Bakewell, United Kingdom
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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Seller: Toscana Books, AUSTIN, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. Profusely Illustrated (illustrator). Excellent Condition.Excels in customer satisfaction, prompt replies, and quality checks. Seller Inventory # Scanned050023213X
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