The Grimani Breviary
Not Stated
From Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
AbeBooks Seller Since May 18, 2007
From Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
AbeBooks Seller Since May 18, 2007
About this Item
A faithful facsimile of the impressive illuminated manuscript of the Flemish Renaissance, 'The Grimani Breviary'. The English edition, limited to five-hundred copies.In the original publisher's impressive velvet binding.A faithful facsimile of 'The Grimani Breviary', a magnificent illuminated manuscript from the era of the Flemish Renaissance.Illustrated with a portrait plate and one-hundred and ten plates of facsimile of the Grimani Breviary.Collated, complete.Published by the Venetian publisher and bookseller Ferdinando Ongania, known for using the latest available photographic techniques to create facsimile volumes. In the original publisher's velvet binding. Externally, smart. Gilt onlay to the front board is a little rubbed. Light discolouration to the velvet, a little heavier to the spine. Minor bumping to the extremities and to the head of the spine. Small chip to the spine. Internally, binding is strained, weak between plates 4 and 5. Pages are bright and clean with the occasional spot, including to the endpapers. Good. Seller Inventory # 878P6
Bibliographic Details
Title: The Grimani Breviary
Publisher: Fredinando Ongania, Venice
Publication Date: 1905
Binding: Hardback
Illustrator: Not Stated
Condition: Good
Book Type: book
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