Author: The Firm of Bernard Quaritch Title: Description of a Very Beautiful Book of Hours Illuminated, Probably by Hans Memling and Gerard David; with Reproductions in Photogravure of 11 Representative Miniatures
Description: London, Bernard Quaritch, 1905. First Edition. Wraps. Quarto; pp; [2] (half title), 17; llustrated with 11 black and white photogravures on thicker finer paper; original printed brown wrappers. A scarce offering in today's marketplace. As of catalogue date 5/20/17 there were no copies avialable on the internet databases nor were there any POD travesty reprints. A very nicely presented scholarly piece. Wrapper edges chipped, some foxing and a thumb sized damp stain in the right margins of the plates, not affecting any of the images .
Keywords: Private Press; Fine Printing; Early Printing;
Price: US$ 45.00 Seller: Austin's Antiquarian Books
- Book number: 18371
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