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THE ILLUMINATED BOOK, ITS HISTORY AND PRODUCTION.
Diringer, David
Revised edition, enlarged from the 1958 first edition. "Virtually an encyclopedia of the hand-illuminated book." An historical account with a bibliography after each school discussed, an addition only present in this second edition. Many illustrations including some in color.
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> CATALOGUE OF THE CELEBRATED LIBRARY, THE SEVENTH PORTION: FORTY-THREE MANUSCRIPTS OF THE 9TH TO THE 20TH CENTURY.
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BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER.
by Ashbee, C.R.
First North American edition published with the express permission of the Essex House Press and printed in America by the Plimpton Press. (see Ashbee p.73). Partially printed in the Endeavour type (as well as in the great primer type) specially designed for this book by Ashbee and also known as the Prayer Book type. Illustrated throughout with designs by Ashbee. A fine production printed in red and black throughout. Covers worn along spine ends and fading of spine and part of back cover. Wear at tips.
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