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Early Gothic Manuscripts Illuminated in the British Isles. Volume I from 1190 to 1250; Volume II from 1250 to 1285

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Author: Morgan Nigel ; General Editor J.J.G. Alexander

Publisher: Harvey & Miller Publishers/Oxford University Press

Edition: First Edition, First Printing

Condition: Very Good
Jacket Condition: Very Good

The bindings are tight and square. Text clean, Moderate shelf handling wear. Volume II has a mild sun-fade to the spine and a minor ding near the top of the spine edge. Volume 1 276 pages; 330 illustrations. Volume II 373 pages; 462 illustrations. Folios; 13.5 inches tall.. Comprehensive scholarly survey of 188 early Gothic manuscripts illuminated in the British Isles during the 12th and 13th centuries, including a general introduction characterizing the early Gothic style, glossary of terms, bibliography, plate-by-plate catalog with commentary, various indices, and 732 illustrations on 225 plates, many in color [tipped-in], text figures, and two frontispieces. These two volumes together comprise part IV of A Survey of Manuscripts Illuminated in the British Isles.