James j rorimer introduction (11 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. First American edition. Near fine, inner edge of front pastedown faded, some light brown spotting on page edges, near fine dust jacket lightly worn at edges with some small light stains.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good+. The most impressive treasure of the cloisters. The intoduction is followed by numerous beautiful illuminations in the rear of the book. Including original glassine covers (lightly torn in G+ condition) as well as the slipcase (with a bit tanned label and minor rubbing to extremities, in VG condition).; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 32 pages.…

24pp., 32 color plates. Sm. 4to. Boards. Slipcase.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Rebound in full leather, light wear to the boards, Hatchards of Piccadilly stamp. Shipped from the UK in recyclable card packaging.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fair. THE BELLES HEURES OF JEAN, DUKE OF BERRY PRINCE OF FRANCE WITH INTRODUCTION BY JAMES J. RORIMER. A moody ivory coloured hardback book, with gilt crest and gilt titles on the front board and gilt titles on the spine. Comes with boxed, slipcase. This nice book is in good condition and as its a used book, normal wear, marks and tear apply consistent with use and age. Published in 1958 (MCMLVIII) by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, colour reproductions printed in France by Draeger Feres: text printed in New York by The Spiral Press with ornaments adapted from the manuscript by Fritz Kredel; cover paper printed by the Meriden Gravure Co. binding by Russell-Rutter Company. Introduction by James J. Rorimer. Description of the Plates by Margaret B. Freeman, Curator of the Cloisters. (32 x STUNNING COLOURED ILLUMINATIONS) The Belles Heures, from which the ex-libris and thirty-two illuminations are here reproduced in facsimile, is one of the celebrated Books of Hours created in the second decade of the fifteenth century for Jean, Duke of Berry, prince of France (1340-1416). Like the well-known Tres Riches Heures, also made for the duke and now in the Musee Conde in Chantilly, it is a rich compendium of brilliant small paintings and ranks among the great masterpieces of the Middle Ages. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 262 pp. ; 36 full-color plates and 196 black and white illustrations ; green cloth with gold lettering, in colorful dustjacket ; eps faded at gutter, two bumps on front of dustjacket ; tiny tear at top of back flap of dustjacket ; inscription on fr ont ep, else VG/VG. Book.…

Zustand: Very Good. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine and the upper panel, jade paper end papers. Folio 12½'' x 9¼'' 262, i [pp]. 36 full colour plates and over 196 monochrome illustrations throughout. The name J. L. Sullivan to the front free end paper. Near Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 12 mm crushing of the paper to the spine tip, minor rubs to the corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ART [American].…

Hardcover. Zustand: vg. 4to. Not paginated. Cream boards with embossed gilt decoration to cover and gilt lettering to spine, within custom wood slip case with gilt lettering to cover. Note about the book slipped in at front end paper: "The BELLES HEURES is one of the celebrated Books of Hours created in the second decade of the fifteenth century for Jean, Duc de Berry, son of King John the Good and brother of Charles V and Philip the Bold of Burgundy. This beautifully illuminated book (.) ranks among the great masterpieces of the Middle Ages." 32 facsimile pages. In fine condition. Note: "In 1954 this priceless Book of Hours was acquired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. (.) Only the generosity of the Museum enables this beautiful book to be sold at its extremely modest price." On back title page: "not to be imported into the U.S.A.".…

fester Einband. . Gebunden, Schuber, Kl4°. * Schuber mit geringen Gebrauchsspuren, Buch in tadellosem Zustand (A-K56).

[NONE] 1900 edition. (hardcover) Fine in fine dust jacket. NP. 8vo. Cream colored boards, gilt title to spine, gilt decoration to front. A laid in leaf that describes a brief history and the content. Slip case (printed wood grain) with red satin ribbon. The Book of Hours, first commissioned by Jean, Duke of Berry in 1413, is an inventory of his possessions and of which this represents one piece. Includes 32 exquisite illuminations, full colour printed reproductions printed in France. Book is fine, as is the slip case. …

Zustand: Gut. Gr.-8°. 24 unpag. Seiten, 34 unpag. Farbseiten. Orig.-Pergamin mit Rücken- und Deckeltitel in OrPp.Schuber. Schr-Fl-re Bei Bestellungen auf Rechnung bleibt Vorkasse vorbehalten. Bestellungen erfolgen ohne Gewähr und gelten erst nach Bestätigung der Verfügbarkeit. Wir bieten günstigere Versandvariante für Bücher bis 1000 gr. Bitte Anfragen. Payment in advance is reserved for orders on account. Orders are made without guarantee and are only valid after availability has been confirmed. The shipping costs to non-EU countries may vary depending on the weight. We also offer cheaper shipping options for books up to 1000g. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 2000.…