Andre Bouwman (39 results)

Original decorated wrappers. Condition: Very Good-. First Edition. Some pages with extensive highlighting. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. ; Octavo; 368 pages.

Condition: Good. Originele gepreegde gele hardcover, stofomslag, illustraties (waaronder foto's) in kleur en z/w, 4to.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. For centuries, we have studied the works of Cicero, Lucretius and Horace. We draw inspiration from the knightly tales of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Our knowledge of the world builds on the writings of classical and medieval poets, philosophers, theologians and jurists. But without the diligent monks and copyists of the Middle Ages, these texts would not have been preserved. Today's world is unthinkable without this transmission of written knowledge. Written Treasures introduces you to the fascinating world of medieval manuscripts. From the treasury of the Leiden University Library, 50 extraordinary manuscripts are selected: beautiful showpieces but also quickly notated works on second-rate parchment. Thirty-Eight experts highlight their content, appearance, design and their journey through generations of users and possessors to our times. With beautiful illustrations and accessible texts, this book is indispensable for history and book lovers. It is a celebration of cultural heritage and a tribute to the exceptional transmission of written knowledge through the ages. AUTHOR: Andre Bouwman is curator of medieval manuscripts at Leiden University Libraries. Irene O'Daly is associate professor at the Leiden University Centre for the Arts in Society and specialises in book history, history of science and the reception of classical ideas and texts in the Middle Ages. With contributions from 36 guest authors from the Netherlands, Belgium and abroad. SELLING POINTS: . Highlights from the oldest manuscript collection in the Low Countries . Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of medieval copyists, book illuminators and collectors . The stories behind, among others, Cicero's Opera philosophica, Adelard of Bath's Regulae abaci and Lucretius' De rerum natura . With a preface by book historian Frits van Oostrom 50 colour illustrations Written Treasures is an introduction to the fascinating world of medieval manuscripts. From the treasury of the Leiden University Library, 50 extraordinary manuscripts have been selected. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Condition: New.

1e dr. - 471 pag. - Met lit. op., index. - Gebonden met stofomslag.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Small 4to. xviii + 471pp. Colour and b/w. illustrations, Dutch text. Original boards, tail edges rubbed. Pictorial d/w. with cream band. ISBN 9789059970540 US$15.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good condition. Dust Jacket Condition: dj. viii, 179 pp. Concilium: Theology in the Age of Renewal. Volume 049: Spirituality. Dustjacket. LCC: 76103390.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good condition. Dust Jacket Condition: dj. viii, 179 pp. Concilium: Theology in the Age of Renewal. Volume 049: Spirituality. Dustjacket. LCC: 76103390.

Condition: New. 2025. hardcover. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Hardback. Condition: New. For centuries, we have studied the works of Cicero, Lucretius and Horace. We draw inspiration from the knightly tales of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Our knowledge of the world builds on the writings of classical and medieval poets, philosophers, theologians and jurists. But without the diligent monks and copyists of the Middle Ages, these texts would not have been preserved. Today's world is unthinkable without this transmission of written knowledge. Written Treasures introduces you to the fascinating world of medieval manuscripts. From the treasury of the Leiden University Library, 50 extraordinary manuscripts are selected: beautiful showpieces but also quickly notated works on second-rate parchment. Thirty-Eight experts highlight their content, appearance, design and their journey through generations of users and possessors to our times. With beautiful illustrations and accessible texts, this book is indispensable for history and book lovers. It is a celebration of cultural heritage and a tribute to the exceptional transmission of written knowledge through the ages.

Condition: NEW.

1e dr. - Met bibliogr., index. - Gebrocheerd.

Condition: New. In.

Original publisher's cream plastic-covered boards, blind-stamped title spine and frontcover, pictorial dustjacket, 2 ribbons [red & blue], small 4to: frontispiece, pictorial endpapers, 472pp., hundreds of facsimiles & illustrations, chapternotes & references, abbreviations, general bibliography, index, colophon. Fine copy.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

1e dr. - 135 pag. - Met index. - (Kleine publicaties van de Leidse Universiteitsbibliotheek ; nr. 78). - Gebrocheerd.

Hardback. Condition: New. For centuries, we have studied the works of Cicero, Lucretius and Horace. We draw inspiration from the knightly tales of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Our knowledge of the world builds on the writings of classical and medieval poets, philosophers, theologians and jurists. But without the diligent monks and copyists of the Middle Ages, these texts would not have been preserved. Today's world is unthinkable without this transmission of written knowledge. Written Treasures introduces you to the fascinating world of medieval manuscripts. From the treasury of the Leiden University Library, 50 extraordinary manuscripts are selected: beautiful showpieces but also quickly notated works on second-rate parchment. Thirty-Eight experts highlight their content, appearance, design and their journey through generations of users and possessors to our times. With beautiful illustrations and accessible texts, this book is indispensable for history and book lovers. It is a celebration of cultural heritage and a tribute to the exceptional transmission of written knowledge through the ages.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 304 pages. 12.01x9.51x9.45 inches. In Stock.

Condition: NEW.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 304 pages. 12.01x9.51x9.45 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 304 pages. 12.01x9.51x9.45 inches. In Stock.

Hardback. Condition: New. For centuries, we have studied the works of Cicero, Lucretius and Horace. We draw inspiration from the knightly tales of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Our knowledge of the world builds on the writings of classical and medieval poets, philosophers, theologians and jurists. But without the diligent monks and copyists of the Middle Ages, these texts would not have been preserved. Today's world is unthinkable without this transmission of written knowledge. Written Treasures introduces you to the fascinating world of medieval manuscripts. From the treasury of the Leiden University Library, 50 extraordinary manuscripts are selected: beautiful showpieces but also quickly notated works on second-rate parchment. Thirty-Eight experts highlight their content, appearance, design and their journey through generations of users and possessors to our times. With beautiful illustrations and accessible texts, this book is indispensable for history and book lovers. It is a celebration of cultural heritage and a tribute to the exceptional transmission of written knowledge through the ages.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Written Treasures is an introduction to the fascinating world of medieval manuscripts. From the treasury of the Leiden University Library, 50 extraordinary manuscripts have been selected.

Hardback. Condition: New. For centuries, we have studied the works of Cicero, Lucretius and Horace. We draw inspiration from the knightly tales of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Our knowledge of the world builds on the writings of classical and medieval poets, philosophers, theologians and jurists. But without the diligent monks and copyists of the Middle Ages, these texts would not have been preserved. Today's world is unthinkable without this transmission of written knowledge. Written Treasures introduces you to the fascinating world of medieval manuscripts. From the treasury of the Leiden University Library, 50 extraordinary manuscripts are selected: beautiful showpieces but also quickly notated works on second-rate parchment. Thirty-Eight experts highlight their content, appearance, design and their journey through generations of users and possessors to our times. With beautiful illustrations and accessible texts, this book is indispensable for history and book lovers. It is a celebration of cultural heritage and a tribute to the exceptional transmission of written knowledge through the ages.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. For centuries, we have studied the works of Cicero, Lucretius and Horace. We draw inspiration from the knightly tales of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Our knowledge of the world builds on the writings of classical and medieval poets, philosophers, theologians and jurists. But without the diligent monks and copyists of the Middle Ages, these texts would not have been preserved. Today's world is unthinkable without this transmission of written knowledge. Written Treasures introduces you to the fascinating world of medieval manuscripts. From the treasury of the Leiden University Library, 50 extraordinary manuscripts are selected: beautiful showpieces but also quickly notated works on second-rate parchment. Thirty-Eight experts highlight their content, appearance, design and their journey through generations of users and possessors to our times. With beautiful illustrations and accessible texts, this book is indispensable for history and book lovers. It is a celebration of cultural heritage and a tribute to the exceptional transmission of written knowledge through the ages. AUTHOR: Andre Bouwman is curator of medieval manuscripts at Leiden University Libraries. Irene O'Daly is associate professor at the Leiden University Centre for the Arts in Society and specialises in book history, history of science and the reception of classical ideas and texts in the Middle Ages. With contributions from 36 guest authors from the Netherlands, Belgium and abroad. SELLING POINTS: . Highlights from the oldest manuscript collection in the Low Countries . Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of medieval copyists, book illuminators and collectors . The stories behind, among others, Cicero's Opera philosophica, Adelard of Bath's Regulae abaci and Lucretius' De rerum natura . With a preface by book historian Frits van Oostrom 50 colour illustrations Written Treasures is an introduction to the fascinating world of medieval manuscripts. From the treasury of the Leiden University Library, 50 extraordinary manuscripts have been selected. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.