Skip to content

The Playfair Hours: A Late Fifteenth Century Illuminated Manuscript from Rouen (V & A, L. 475-1918) by Watson, Rowan - 1984

by Watson, Rowan

Similar copies are shown below.
Similar copies are shown to the right.
No image available

The Playfair Hours: A Late Fifteenth Century Illuminated Manuscript from Rouen (V & A, L. 475-1918)

by Watson, Rowan

  • Used
  • as new
  • Hardcover
  • first
London: Victoria & Albert Museum, 1984. 1st edition. As New. octavo. hardback in original cloth 127pp., colour & b/w plates, notes, Beautiful production. A very nice copy in sturdy blue decorated slip-case as issued
  • Bookseller Andrew Barnes Booksellers AU (AU)
  • Book Condition New As New
  • Edition 1st edition
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Publisher Victoria & Albert Museum
  • Place of Publication London
  • Date Published 1984
  • Size octavo
  • Size octavo

We have 8 copies available starting at A$17.44.

Playfair Hours (V & A, L. 475-1918)

Playfair Hours (V & A, L. 475-1918)

by Watson, Rowan

  • Used
  • Very Good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780905209982 / 0905209982
Quantity Available
2
Seller
GORING BY SEA, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 2 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$17.44

Show Details

Description:
Hardback. Very Good.
Item Price
A$17.44
The Playfair Hours: A Late Fifteenth Century Illuminated Manuscript from Rouen (V & A, L....

The Playfair Hours: A Late Fifteenth Century Illuminated Manuscript from Rouen (V & A, L. 475-1918)

by Watson, Rowan

  • Used
  • near fine
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Near Fine
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780905209982 / 0905209982
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Kraków, Poland
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$36.35

Show Details

Description:
Victoria & Albert Museum, 1984 8vo (21.5 cm), 127 pp, 32 plates. Publisher's cloth gilt, top edge gilt, cloth slip-case with tipped in illustration (slip-case slightly dusted).
Item Price
A$36.35
The Playfair Hours: A Late Fifteenth Century Illuminated Manuscript from  Rouen (V&A,...
More Photos

The Playfair Hours: A Late Fifteenth Century Illuminated Manuscript from Rouen (V&A, L.475-1918)

by Watson, Rowan

  • Used
  • Very Good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition
Slipcase
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780905209982 / 0905209982
Quantity Available
1
Seller
London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$43.54

Show Details

Description:
United Kingdom: Victoria and Albert Museum 1984. 8vo. 126 pp, illustrated in colour & b/w, top edge gilt. 0905209982 . Very Good. Cloth. 1984.
Item Price
A$43.54
The Playfair Hours: A Late Fifteenth Century Illuminated Manuscript from Rouen

The Playfair Hours: A Late Fifteenth Century Illuminated Manuscript from Rouen

by Watson, Rowan

  • Used
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780905209982 / 0905209982
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$38.70

Show Details

Description:
Folio Society/Victoria and Albert Museum , 1984 . Hardback. . 8vo hardback in slipcase. Illustrated. Top edge gilt. The image on this listing page is of the actual book for sale. Fine as new hardback in VG++ slipcase (minimal edgewear).
Item Price
A$38.70
No image available

THE PLAYFAIR HOURS

by WATSON ROWAN

  • Used
  • Very Good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Quantity Available
1
Seller
BAKEWELL, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$38.70

Show Details

Description:
LONDON, THE FOLIO SOCIETYV AND A MUSEUM, 1984. HARDBACK. VERY GOOD. . VERY GOOD COPY WITH A SLIPCASE. A LATE FIFTEENTH CENTURY ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPT. ILLUSTRATED.
Item Price
A$38.70
The Playfair Hours: A Late Fifteenth Century Illuminated Manuscript from Rouen (V & A, L. 475-1918)
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The Playfair Hours: A Late Fifteenth Century Illuminated Manuscript from Rouen (V & A, L. 475-1918)

by Watson, Rowan

  • Used
  • Good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780905209982 / 0905209982
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Newport Coast, California, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$141.95

Show Details

Description:
hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.
Item Price
A$141.95
The Playfair Hours: A Late Fifteenth Century Illuminated Manuscript from Rouen (V&A, L....
More Photos

The Playfair Hours: A Late Fifteenth Century Illuminated Manuscript from Rouen (V&A, L. 475-1918)

by Rowan Watson

  • Used
  • near fine
  • Hardcover
  • first
Condition
Used - Near Fine
Edition
First edition
Binding
Hardcover
Quantity Available
1
Seller
BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$174.17

Show Details

Description:
London: Victoria and Albert Museum/Folio Society, 1984. First edition. Cloth. Near Fine. 9" by 6.5". Not Stated. A first edition copy of this study into the fascinating 15th-century book of hours, The Playfair Hours, with a slipcase. The first edition of this work in the publisher's original cloth binding, with a cloth slipcase. Books of hours are Christian prayer books, used by the laity for private devotion. They first appeared in 13th century Western Europe. The name 'book of hours' comes from their content: these volumes primarily comprised of the Little Hours of the Virgin, which were hymns and chants praising the Virgin Mary, divided into eight 'hours' from morning to evening. The Playfair Hours were written and illuminated in Rouen in Normandy. In this work, Rowan Watson explores the background, history, structure, text, and illuminations of The Playfair Hours. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with a cloth slipcase. Externally, cloth is in excellent condition, with just a small… Read More
Item Price
A$174.17
The Playfair Hours: A Late Fifteenth Century Illuminated Manuscript from Rouen (V & A, L....
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The Playfair Hours: A Late Fifteenth Century Illuminated Manuscript from Rouen (V & A, L. 475-1918)

by Watson, Rowan

  • New
  • Hardcover
Condition
New
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780905209982 / 0905209982
Quantity Available
1
Seller
San Diego, California, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
A$225.09

Show Details

Description:
Victoria & Albert Pubns, 1985-02-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!
Item Price
A$225.09