The Visconti Hours, National Library, Florence (Slipcase Edition)
Meiss, Millard; Grassi, Giovannino De'
ISBN 10: 0807606510 ISBN 13: 9780807606513
Published by George Braziller, 1972
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Book is Fine, slight signs of wear to bottom edge of boards, otherwise bright and clean inside and out. Dust jacket just a hint of shelf wear. Lacks slipcase. A very nice, solid copy. All of our books are individually inspected and described. Never ex-library unless explicitly described as such. Seller Inventory # 2106-2265
Synopsis:
The Visconti Hours is the preeminent Italian example of the numerous surviving books produced during the late Middle Ages, mainly in counties north of Italy, for the private devotional use of wealthy lay persons. Book of hours derive their name from their essential component , the hours of the Virgin, also called the little office of the Blessed Virgin Mary...
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Bibliographic Details
Title: The Visconti Hours, National Library, ...
Publisher: George Braziller
Publication Date: 1972
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
Edition: 1st Edition