Theophili presbyteri et monachi libri III. Seu DIVERSARUM ARTIUM SCHEDULA / Théophile prêtre et moine. ESSAI SUR DIVERS ARTS
by Theophilus presbyter / Théophile (Charles de l'Escalopier editor) (J. Marie Guichard, introduction)
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About This Item
Lutetiae Parisiorum / Paris: Firmin Didot for Toulouse, Techener, Delion, and Brockhaus, 1843. FIRST COMPLETE EDITION AND FIRST CRITICAL EDITION of perhaps the most important medieval treatise on the arts. 2 leaves; LXXII, 315 pp plus a fine full-page facsimile plate (lightly spotted). Complete Latin text with modern French translation at foot. Absolutely essential for understanding medieval stained glass, enamelwork, metalwork, polishing, color and composition theory, etc. PRINTED THROUGHOUT ON FINE WOVE PAPER WITH HUGE MARGINS. 4to. Bound in late 19th-century half morocco by Bruyère (signed), with spine in six compartments, decorated with fleurons. Top edge gilt, other edges uncut. Light wear to extremities of binding, internally FINE AND BRIGHT. Brunet V, 794. An outstanding copy of a rare and important book.
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- Bookseller
- Cole & Contreras
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 38086
- Title
- Theophili presbyteri et monachi libri III. Seu DIVERSARUM ARTIUM SCHEDULA / Théophile prêtre et moine. ESSAI SUR DIVERS ARTS
- Author
- Theophilus presbyter / Théophile (Charles de l'Escalopier editor) (J. Marie Guichard, introduction)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Firmin Didot for Toulouse, Techener, Delion, and Brockhaus
- Place of Publication
- Lutetiae Parisiorum / Paris
- Date Published
- 1843
- Keywords
- colemed coleart medieval arts stained glass
- Bookseller catalogs
- Art Reference;
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Cole & Contreras
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Sitges (BCN), Barcelona
About Cole & Contreras
We are located in sunny Sitges, on the Mediterranean Coast, half an hour from Barcelona. We have been dealing in rare books since 1991.
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- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Morocco
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- Facsimile
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- Edges
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- Top Edge Gilt
- Top edge gilt refers to the practice of applying gold or a gold-like finish to the top of the text block (the edges the pages...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Plate
- Full page illustration or photograph. Plates are printed separately from the text of the book, and bound in at production. I.e.,...
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