Search Results: a history of illuminated manuscripts by de hamel christopher

Phaidon Press. 2nd ed.. Good. Good. Ship within 24hrs. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. APO/FPO addresses supported

Phaidon. 1995. Second edition. 4to. 272pp. Black and white and colour illustrations. A very good paperback copy.

Phaidon Press, 1997-09-26. Paperback. Good.

Boston: Godine, 1986. Light sunning to spine. Text is clean, bright, unmarked. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket.

Phaidon Press, 1997-09-26. Paperback. Good.

Phaidon Press, 1995 4to (29 cm), 272 pp. Publisher's wrappers and dust jacket. From the blurb: "Medieval manuscripts are counted among the greatest glories of Western civilization. With their gold and painted decoration and their charming miniatures, they have always had immense appeal, and images from them can be seen everywhere -- from greeting cards and wrapping paper to expensive facsimiles. This entertaining and authoritative book is the first to provide a general introduction to the whole subject of the making of books from the Dark Ages to the invention of printing and beyond. Christopher de Hamel vividly describes the widely different circumstances in which manuscripts were created, from the earliest monastic Gospel Books to university textbooks, secular romances, Books of Hours and classical texts for humanist bibliophiles. As the story unfolds the wonderful variety of manuscripts and their illumination is revealed, and many fundamental questions are answered -- who wrote the books,… Read more

Phaidon Inc Ltd, 1994-10. Hardcover. Good.

London: BCA, 1994. First Paperback Edition. Paperback. Very Good/Very Good. Type: Book

London: Phaidon Inc Ltd, 1994. Second edition, revised and enlarged. Hardcover. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 29.5 x 25.5 cm. Quarto. 273 pages. Black cloth in dust jacket.

Boston: David R. Godine. VG : in very good condition with dust jacket and protective cover. 1986. First US Edition. Blue/gilt hardback cloth cover. 290mm x 220mm (11" x 9"). 256pp. 250 illustrations, 80 in colour. Heavy item - shipping supplement may apply for overseas. .

Phaidon, 1994. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 274pp. Black cloth boards with gilt text on spine. Light bump to bottom right corner. Dust wrapper has some red marks on rear and faint scratches all over. Past owner's name on front free end paper. Appears unread. Clean, tight and bright throughout. An excellent account of the making of manuscripts and books from the Dark Ages to the invention of printing and beyond. A large & heavy volume which will require an additional charge for delivery outside the UK. 4to.

Phaidon Press Ltd, 1986. Book measures 28.5x22.cm. 256pp, illustrated throughout. Bound in original publishers blue hardcover, with gilt lettering. Lightly rubbed and faded on edges. Binding in good clean firm condition. Dust jacket in very good clean condition. Internally, pages clean throughout. A very nice clean copy. . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Quarto.

Godine, Boston, 1986. 1st Edition thus. Hardcover. Fine Condition/Fine. This is the first US edition. Dust Jacket is in fine condition without tears or chips or other damage. Dust jacket in mylar guard. Category: Books on Books; ISBN: 0879236310. ISBN/EAN: 9780879236311. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 20502. . 9780879236311 This book is extra heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries.

Phaidon Press, 1997. 272pp. Card covers with a colour illus. d.j. No inscriptions. A finely illus. heavy volume. 1st paperback edition. Paperback. Fine/Fine. Folio.

Boston, MA: David R Godine Publisher, 1986. First Edition. Oversize Hardback. Near Fine/Near Fine. XL. A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. Previous owner's name neatly printed in calligraphy inside. Price-clipped dust jacket wrapped in mylar. 256 pages. 8 1/2""w x 11 1/4""h. With 250 illustrations, 80 in color. A beautiful survey of the history of illuminated manuscripts, describing their historical and cultural settings, the history of scripts and iconography, techniques and materials, and the formal organization of the scriptoria.

Paperback. Very Good.

Boston: David R Godine, 1986. 4to. [256 pp]. Hard-cover. Very Good. Dust Jacket Very Good. In protective wraps. First American Edition. Color and B&W plates throughout.

Paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.

Phaidon Press, 1997-09-26. Paperback. New. New. There is a slight shelf or time wear. Otherwise new. We Ship Every Day! Free Tracking Number Included! International Buyers Are Welcome! Satisfaction Guaranteed!

, 3 volumes, 240, 272 & 144 pages, each with illustrations throughout