Queen Mary's Psalter : miniatures and drawings by an English artist of the 14th century
1912, Facsimile Edition. London : Printed for the Trustees, sold at the British Museum. Very good gilt-blocked copy bound in contemporary leather-backed, ribbed-cloth boards; top edge gilt. Library copy with minor marks remaining. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age, hinges starting. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; internally bright and clean. Item #416568
Physical description; 3 preliminary leaves, 92 pages, 1 leaf, 316 pages of facsimiles ; 33 cm. Notes; "Reproduced from Royal ms. 2 B. VII in the British Museum"--title page. With introduction by Sir George Warner. Includes bibliographical references. Introductory text in English, with transcription and translation of manuscript's Anglo-Norman French text. Subjects; Mary I, Queen of England 1516-1558 Religion. Catholic Church. Psalter (Queen Mary Psalter). Catholic Church Psalter Illustrations. Catholic Church Liturgy. Queen Mary Psalter. Bible. Psalms Illustrations. Bible Pictorial illustrations. Miniature painting Reproduction. Illumination of books and manuscripts ; Specimens. Psalters Texts.
Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval England. Illumination of books and manuscripts, Gothic England.
Price: €195.00