The Art of Medieval Manuscripts by Weinstein, Krystyna - 1997

London/Melbourne: Hamlyn/Reed International Books Ltd., 1997. First Edition First Printing . Soft cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Celebration of the medieval art of illuminated manuscripts, from Bibles to prayer books, historical works, medical texts, natural history books, early atlases, & some folklore/fiction. Each work is reproduced in color, & its origins & current location are identified. 96 pages, with lovely translucent tissue overlays throughout. Truly a work of art in itself! A FIRST EDITION, First Printing from 1997, this square hardcover has black decorative cloth-covered boards. Condition is Near Fine: looks, feels, & smells like a new book except for rubbing along bottom edges of both boards (white spots in photo 3). Otherwise completely clean, binding straight & tight, pages white, colors bright. NO writing/underlining/highlighting; not ex-lib or BCE. Unclipped DJ is also Near Fine, with just a whisper of edgewear at head of spine.! Please see our photos--they show the Exact book you will receive from us, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have on hand! Description & photos property of Gargoyle Books. Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); Weekends & holidays ship very next business day.