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The Luttrell Psalter is one of the British Library's supreme treasures. It has more than 600 pages and the delicate task of recreating this masterpiece of English medieval art so accurately into a complete full size facsimile edition has taken well over a year to achieve. Every stage of the production process has been subjected to the greatest attention to detail, from reproducing the subtle effect of fine worked gold and silver that decorate the pages of the manuscript, to finding a modern paper which matches the weight and feel of the original animal skin vellum pages. This is a huge book in every sense: it measures over 7 cm in depth (and 36 cm long by 24.5 cm wide), and weighs just over 5 kilos. Very few people before have had the chance to turn and admire these wonderful pages; now it is open to everyone to do so in the comfort and leisure of their own home. This is a rare opportunity to own a superlative facsimile of one of the greatest medieval manuscripts anywhere in the world, and we anticipate demand to be high. The volume also contains a 64-page scholarly commentary by leading medieval manuscripts expert Michelle P. Brown, which details the history of the manuscript and includes a folio-by-folio description.
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Michelle P. Brown is professor emerita of medieval manuscript studies at the School of Advanced Study, University of London; visiting professor at University College London and Baylor University; a senior researcher at the University of Oslo; and former Curator of Illuminated Manuscripts at the British Library.
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THE LUTTRELL PSALTER: A FACSIMILE
Verlag:
THE BRITISH LIBRARY PUBLISHING DIVISION, 2006
ISBN 10: 0712349340
ISBN 13: 9780712349345
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Anbieter: Bishops Green Books, Newbury, BERKS, Vereinigtes Königreich
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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. A extremely large and heavy, hardback book, bound in light blue coloured cloth, with plain boards, titles on spine set within gilt edge box, blocked in a burgundy colour, gilt text. Comes with stunning dust jacket, not clipped. This exceptionally high quality book is in nice, clean condition and as its a used book normal wear, marks and tear apply consistent with use and age. First published as a facsimile reproduction by The Folio Society 2006, This edition first published by The British Library in 2006. Photography by Laurence Pordes, facsimile prepared for publication by Joe Whitlock Blundell, designed by Bob Elliott, Typeset by Norman Tilley Graphics, printed in England at the University Press, Cambridge. Jacket designed by Bob Elliott. Please note as this book is large and heavy, and once packed properly with care, postage/shipping may increase from listed price postage/shipping price depending on final destination. The Luttrell Psalter is one of the British Library's greatest treasures. It is an illuminated manuscript that was commissioned by Sir Geoffrey Luttrell (1276-1345), a wealthy landowner who lived at Irnham, Lincolnshire. Planned and made over a number of years between 1330 and 1345, it was created by several artists who probably all joined the Luttrell household for the duration of their work. As a result of their close connection with the patron's family and everyone else alongside whom they lived, it is one of the most personalised manuscripts, providing a unique glimpse of medieval life. Famous for its long series of scenes of life in rural England, with incredibly detailed depictions people at work and play, other pages often reveal an illuminator with a lively imagination and marvellous sense of colour. Very few people before now have had the opportunity to turn and admire these 624 wonderful pages. This full-sized facsimile edition gives everyone the chance to do so. As a helpful aid to the reader, the volume also contains a scholarly commentary by Michelle Brown which tells the story of the manuscript in great detail and includes a folio-by-folio description. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A BRITISH LIBRARY EDITION. Artikel-Nr. 1974
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