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CLOISTERS APOCALYPSE: Volume I, An Early Fourteenth-Century Manuscript in Facsimile; Volume II, Commentaries on an Early Fourteenth-Century Manuscript by Florens Deuchler, Jeffrey M. Hoffeld, Helmut Nickel, The.
by Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- ISBN 10
- 0870991108
- ISBN 13
- 9780870991103
- Seller
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West Brookfield, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
Switzerland: Conzett and Huber, (1971). Illustrated by Full color facsimile (volume I) photographed by William F. Pons; B&W text illustrations in volume II. First edition. 2 volumes. Tan buckram. 4to. pp. [unpaginated]; 104. Near Fine/No jacket, as issued/Near Fine. Trace wear to books and slipcase. Slipcase has been restored and coated with a proprietary sealant. The prized illuminated manuscript in the collection of MMA. ISBN: 0870991108..
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On Nov 14 2021, a reader said:
Awesome - beautiful illustrations and amazing reproductions of the artwork as well as the manuscript.
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- Bookseller
- OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- OWBCLO117092
- Title
- CLOISTERS APOCALYPSE: Volume I, An Early Fourteenth-Century Manuscript in Facsimile; Volume II, Commentaries on an Early Fourteenth-Century Manuscript by Florens Deuchler, Jeffrey M. Hoffeld, Helmut Nickel, The.
- Author
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0870991108
- ISBN 13
- 9780870991103
- Publisher
- Switzerland: Conzett and Huber, (1971).
- Place of Publication
- New York
- This edition first published
- 1971
- Bookseller catalogs
- Books about Books;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)
Point of Sale (by phone or fax), Checks, MO, drafts in US Funds. MA residents invoiced 6.25% Sales Tax. We cost (drop) ship world-wide via USPS, but will ship via other specified carriers and by your account number via pick-up service. We ship promptly in professional packaging. In office for questions 5am-3pm EST Mon-Sat @ (508) 867-3434 (calls returned on complete messages including book title or number) or 24/7 secure fax. Notify us of intent to return within 3 days of receipt in original packaging and matching post. On March 31 2018 (9-3) we will be at Flamingo Eventz Boxborough (MA) Paper Town with bindings and cards. Hope to see you there
About the Seller
OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)
Biblio member since 2004
West Brookfield, Massachusetts
About OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)
Rare, scarce, out-of-print books, ephemera, pamphlets, and selected periodicals in over 90 subject areas. Full bindery services by appointment, phone conference or email (Rebacking, full bindings, boxes and slipcases, restoration); Appraisals for indivicuals and institutions. We also offer unique blank cards created from recycled book illustrations. We ship promptly in professional packaging and update our databases nightly. Mail order and internet sales only. In office for questions 5am-3pm EST, Mon-Sat @ (508) 867-3434 (calls returned on complete messages incluing book title or number) or 24/7 secure fax. Doing business since 1994, SNEAB (formerly MARIAB) Member. Blank note card enclosed with every order.
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- First Edition
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- Facsimile
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