Introduction and Legends (16 results)

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Large folio. 16 x 12.25 inches; 209 pages. Hardcover and dust jacket. Tears on dj, with some minor loss. Good binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages. Minor shelf wear. This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition: no later printings listed. Over-sized hardbound (elephant folio). No wear to the binding. No distortion from improper shelving. Pages are tight and clean with no marks. No name of previous owner. No odor. No water damage. No soiling. The dust jacket priced at $50.00 (not clipped) shows light edge wear, edge tears, no sun fading. DJ now in an archival protector to prevent further damage.…

Condition: Fine. Navy-blue faux-leather, gilt decorations on the front and rear with gilt spine titles; 5.57 inches tall, 93 pages. The slipcase has paste on spine titles, from with titles and emblem, and the rear with a reproduction. No Flaws or Blemishes but moderate shelf handling of the slipcase; and an attractive previous owner's bookplate. The Book of Hours of Engelbert of Nassau, housed in the Bodleian Library at Oxford as MSS. Douce 219220, is a splendid example of a book of hours following the Dominican Rite. Crafted in Ghent during the late 1470s or early 1480s for Engelbert II of Nassau, this exquisite manuscript boasts illuminations attributed to the Master of Mary of Burgundy. Celebrated as a pinnacle of Flemish manuscript illumination, it showcases the artistic brilliance of the era, making it a treasured relic of medieval European art. A Near Fine Slip Case; No Dust Jacket As Issued Hardcover in an Illustrated Slipcover. Master Of Mary Of Burgundy (illustrator).…

Condition: Fine. Wine red cloth with gilt titles and front Initials; Slipcase in black with color paste-on and spine titles; 11 inches tall, 128 pages with Notes, Bibliography and Index of the Plates. The 47 reproductions on quality photographic plates are tipped-in. No Flaws or Blemishes but moderate shelf handling of the slipcase; and an attractive previous owner's bookplate. The Hours of Étienne Chevalier, an illuminated book of hours, was commissioned by Étienne Chevalier, treasurer to King Charles VII of France, and crafted by the talented miniature painter and illuminator, Jean Fouquet. Today, only 48 leaves of this remarkable manuscript remain, housing 47 exquisite miniatures. These precious pages are now scattered across seven different collections in Europe and the United States of America. Remarkably, the Musée Condé in Château de Chantilly, France, proudly holds 40 of these splendid illuminations. Throughout its history, the manuscript remained within the Chevalier family's possession until the 17th century. The last direct descendant, Nicolas Chevalier (15621630), held the manuscript. However, by the late 17th century, according to the scholar François Roger de Gaignières, it still existed in its complete form. It seems that over the course of the 18th century, the manuscript was gradually divided, with each miniature separated to become distinct artworks, and their textual components concealed. Of the most well-preserved miniatures, 40 were affixed to wooden panels by a Parisian frame-maker towards the end of the 18th century. During the tumultuous times of the French Revolution, these 40 miniatures were acquired by an art dealer from Basel, who subsequently sold them in 1809 to the German banker Georges Brentano. In 1891, Georges Brentano's son, Louis, transferred ownership to Prince Henri, Duke of Aumale, for the sum of 250,000 francs. These exquisite miniatures found a new home at Prince Henri's Château de Chantilly, where they remain on display in the Santuario, inviting admiration to this day. Background Information: The Chateau de Chantilly is one of the finest jewels in the crown of France's cultural heritage. It is the work of a man with an extraordinary destiny: Henri d'Orleans, Duke of Aumale, son of the last King of France, Louis-Philippe. This prince, who is considered to be the greatest collector of his time, made Chantilly the showcase for his countless masterpieces and precious manuscripts. A Near Fine Slip Case; No Dust Jacket As Issued Hardcover in an Illustrated Slipcover. Profusely Illustrated (illustrator).…

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Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine slipcase. First Edition. Fine in burgandy cloth-covered boards and fine slipcase.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Soft cover copy in a wrap like cover. The copy is in fine condition.224 pages of text, full color prints, The language of the text is Latin. The Witting is delightful. And the art speaks of the Middle Ages with truly bright with those colors. Prefade bt Millard Meiss (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. This hardcover edition is in excellent condition, with a vibrant red cloth cover featuring gold detailing. There are no inscriptions or library markings, and the binding remains tight and intact. The dust jacket condition is not visible in the provided images.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Special Edition. Very good with good to very good dust jacket. Dust jacket is mildly bumped at spine tips and corners with most of the back panel discolored from white to cream. 183 pages with 110 color plates and 22 black and white figures. Folio size.…

Red cloth in dust jacket. Condition: Very good to fine. First Printing. (10)-31,224 Pp. With 139 color plates Preface by Millard Meiss.

0807613320. mint condition in mint dust jacket. illuminations (illustrator).

FIRST THUS Folio (approx. 40 x 31cm) grey linen hardback, gilt, in unclipped dust jacket. 209pp., profusely illustrated in colour. A clean copy with no markings or inscriptions. Old tape marks to free endpapers and dust jacket flaps. Light soiling to endpapers. Light edgewear to dust jacket, else a VERY GOOD COPY in VERY GOOD DUST JACKET. (Shelf 5/8) ISBN: 0714813265 PLEASE NOTE: Very Heavy Book (3 kg+) Postage rates vary according to destination, weight and speed. For an accurate overseas quote PLEASE either call or email us before ordering. [AbeBooks shipping quote is based on items weighing up to 1 kilo only]. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.…

Condition: Very good condition. Translated from the French by Victoria Benedict. Reproduced from the iluminated manuscript belonging to the Musee Conde in Chantilly, France. LCC: 7079776.

Preface by John Plummer. Excellent full page color reproductions of illuminated pages from a book more than 700 years old in the Pierpoint Morgan Library which is illustrated with more than 300 scenes from the Old Testament. Double elephant - 15 3/4" x 12 1/2". 209 pages. Light cloth stamped in gilt. Dust jacket with a couple short tears, rubbing along spine edges and a few nicks. $50 price on jacket. Clean and tight. near Fine/ VG.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. dj. 1st. Preface by Joh Plummer. Reproduced from the illuminated book belonging to the Pierpont Morgan Library. Slight discoloration at the edges of the pages and the dust jacket is slightly chipped at the extremities.

Condition: Very Good Plus. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Book measures 17 x 12 1/2 inches. 183 pages, illustrated throughout. Bound in original publishers red cloth. Binding in very good clean firm condition. Dust jacket in good clean condition. Internally, pages clean throughout. A very nice copy. Size: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.…