Book of Kells: The Evangeliorum Quattuor Codex Cenannensis [3 Volume Set]
by Urs Graf
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Diss, Norfolk, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Bern: Urs Graf-Verlag , 1950. Hardbacks, 3 volume set, 2 volumes boxed and one in a slipcase. Vol. 1&2 bound in vellum, front boards and spines decorated in gilt and black by Otto Walter Ltd, vol. 3 with vellum spine decorated in gilt and black, blue boards. Plain paper dust-wrappers for all 3 books, some tears. A limited edition of only 500 copies. The text volume includes an introduction by E. H. Alston, 'Notes on the Art and Ornament' by Peter Meyer, and a 'Collation of the Text with the Vulgate' by G.O. Simms. The boxes/slipcase are slightly marked and worn. Books themselves in excellent condition. A very heavy set, additional postage will be required for orders outside the UK. . Hard Cover. Near Fine.
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- Bookseller
- Besleys Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- BOXEDSET0612
- Title
- Book of Kells: The Evangeliorum Quattuor Codex Cenannensis [3 Volume Set]
- Author
- Urs Graf
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Publisher
- Urs Graf-Verlag
- Place of Publication
- Bern
- Date Published
- 1950
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Diss, Norfolk
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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...
- 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....
- Vellum
- Vellum is a sheet of specialty prepared skin of lamb, calf, or goat kid used for binding a book or for printing and writing. ...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- G
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