The Book of Kells / described by Sir Edward Sullivan ; with additional commentary from An enquiry into the art of the illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages by Johan Adolf Bruun
by Sullivan, Edward Sir (1852-1928)
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- ISBN 10
- 1851700358
- ISBN 13
- 9781851700356
- Seller
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Galway, Ireland
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About This Item
London : Bracken Books, 1988. Third Edition. Hardcover. Near fine cloth copy in a fine dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Previous owner's bookplate. Physical description; xiv, 138 p., [24] leaves of plates : ill. ; 28 cm. Subject; Book of Kells Illustrations.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 275922
- Title
- The Book of Kells / described by Sir Edward Sullivan ; with additional commentary from An enquiry into the art of the illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages by Johan Adolf Bruun
- Author
- Sullivan, Edward Sir (1852-1928)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 4
- Edition
- Third Edition
- ISBN 10
- 1851700358
- ISBN 13
- 9781851700356
- Publisher
- London : Bracken Books
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1988
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