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A History of Illuminated Manuscripts Paperback - 1997

by Christopher de Hamel

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Medieval manuscripts are among Western civilization's greatest glories. Laboriously written by hand and often sumptuously decorated, they have always been highly valued and remain as brilliant, fascinating and popular as ever.

Christopher de Hamel vividly describes the circumstances in which such books were created - from the earliest monastic Gospel Books to the most lavish Books of Hours. For the second edition of this book, the text has been revised and updated and the whole volume completely redesigned with a striking wealth of new colour illustrations.

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  • Title A History of Illuminated Manuscripts
  • Author Christopher de Hamel
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition 2nd ed
  • Pages 272
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Phaidon Press, London
  • Publication date September 26, 1997
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780714834528 / 0714834521
  • Weight 3.75 lbs (1.70 kg)
  • Dimensions 11.5 x 10 x 1.13 in (29.21 x 25.40 x 2.87 cm)
  • Category History - General History
  • Library of Congress subjects Illumination of books and manuscripts -
  • Dewey Decimal Code 745.67

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Christopher de Hamel is a Fellow Librarian of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. For many years he was head of the Western Manuscripts department at Sotheby's in London. He is the author of The Book: A History of the Bible, also published by Phaidon, which has become established as a definitive work and magnum opus in itself.

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New York: Phaidon Press Inc, 2004. Softcover with dust jacket. New. Unopened and unread; pristine./Near fine. Some shelf ware, one small flaw. See our photos.. Illuminated manuscripts, or hand-written manuscripts with illustrations and decorative borders, are some of the most beautiful examples of historic art. In this stunning book, Christopher de Hamel, who managed sales of illuminated manuscripts for 25 years at Sotheby's in London, provides an entertaining and enlightening history of the making of illuminated manuscripts and their varied purposes, from the 7th century through the intricate 13th century textbooks and on to beautiful 16th century bibles. The large photographs of the beautifully illuminated manuscripts showcase their delicate artwork. A must for lovers of art or the history of books. An unusual binding of softcover plus thick paper stock dust jacket.
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