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Hard cover, 4to in red cloth, blocked in gold with a logo to front board, title and further decoration to the spine. In original slipcase with black paper covered boards, the applied label in black, red and gold to the front and spine, with the title in gothic lettering. CONTENTS: Introductory notes pp. 1- 29, followed by 117 numbered full page color plates with interspersed unnumbered pages of Notes, List of Plates and bibliographical information, 243 pp. *CONDITION: Near Fine with a little, very slight, transfer from the s/c to the boards. Otherwise clean and bright. Slipcase: Very Good Plus, minor surface rubbing. Lacking dust jacket.**The medieval French illuminated manuscript, (a devotional Book of Hours,) known as the "Grandes Heures de Rohan,"has been described by one critic as "one of the most surprising masterpieces of French art." Art historian Prof. Millard Meiss (1904-1975) provides some historical context to the work, with biographical information on the artist, his workshop and patronage. The second intro. by Marcel Thomas, Keeper of Manuscripts at the Bibliothèque Nationale, details the collation of the MS and the various types of art contained, and a discussion of attribution. A beautiful book of book art with high quality color reproductions. Heavy book may require extra postage if mailed abroad.
Ref: ARTMED 9155
$75.00