The Duc de Berry's book of hours / Franz Hattinger
1965, First Edition. Berne : Hallwag. Near fine copy in the original colour-printed boards. Faint scuffs externally. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #454525
Physical description; 9 pages, 19 colour plates ; 19 cm. Series; Orbis pictus ; 10. Contents; Introduction -- January -- February -- March -- April -- May -- June -- July -- August -- September -- October -- November -- December -- The fall -- The angels' message to the shepherds -- The meeting of the Magi -- The adoration of the Magi -- The coronation of the virgin -- St. Michael vanquishes the dragon -- Christ tempted by the devil. Subjects; Berry, Jean de France, duc de (1340-1416). Books of hours. Illumination of books and manuscripts -- France -- 15th century. Miniature painting, Gothic -- France. Art, French -- 15th century.
Price: €12.95