Christian Art of Fourth to Twelfth Centuries
by Francesco Abbate
- Used
- as new
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- As New/As New
- ISBN 10
- 0706400631
- ISBN 13
- 9780706400632
- Seller
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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
Octopus Bks., 1972. 1st Edition. . Hardcover. As New/As New. As New copy in As New, unclipped dustwrapper. First English edition, originally published in Italian by Fratelli Fabbri Editore in 1966. Unread copy: pages, covers and jacket are crisp, intact and unmarked. Flawless. Protected in clear Mylar cover. 12mo;7.75 x 5.5 inches; 158pp.101 full color illustrations. Translated into English from the Italian by Pamela Singlehurst. A beautifully crafted book. Refer to pictures for other titles in this series, all in equal As New condition, available for bulk purchase. Please inquire if interested. Summary: This superb survey of Christian art from the fourth to the twelfth century contains 95 full-color illustrations of treasures from both East and West -- gold and silverware, ivories, illuminated manuscripts, sarcophagi, frescoes, mosaics and churches -- all testifying to the genius of Christian craftsmen and artists in the glorification of their God.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Modern First Editions Boston (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 000643
- Title
- Christian Art of Fourth to Twelfth Centuries
- Author
- Francesco Abbate
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New As New
- Jacket Condition
- As New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition.
- ISBN 10
- 0706400631
- ISBN 13
- 9780706400632
- Publisher
- Octopus Bks.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1972
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Modern First Editions Boston
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About Modern First Editions Boston
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