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Religion, philosophy & society
In the Beginning was the Word
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- Publisher
- TASCHEN
- Edition
- Not established from the photographs · not confirmed
- Binding
- Hardback
- Dust jacket
- No
- Condition
- Good
About this copy
In the Beginning was the Word: The Power and Glory of Illuminated Bibles, edited by Andreas Fingernagel and Christian Gastgeber, published by TASCHEN. A sumptuous survey of some of the most magnificent illuminated Bibles ever made, drawn from the treasures of the Österreichische Nationalbibliothek in Vienna. From early Greek Gospels and Carolingian Bibles to the luxury manuscripts of the later Middle Ages, the book traces the art, craft and devotion behind the written Word, and is a true feast for anyone who loves medieval manuscripts.
A handsome hardback, richly illustrated throughout with full-page reproductions of gilded initials, jewel-toned miniatures and decorated pages.
Condition
- Book
- Good - a firm, sound hardback with clean, bright illustrations. Light edge wear to the boards and a small lifting at the back board edge near the spine, otherwise a pleasing copy.
A pre-owned book; any wear beyond that described is minor and in keeping with its age.
Collector's notes
- A richly illustrated survey of medieval Bible manuscripts from the Österreichische Nationalbibliothek.
- Published by TASCHEN.
- Illustrated throughout with reproductions of gilded and decorated manuscript pages.
A fine addition to any book lover's shelf of illuminated manuscripts.
This is a pre-owned book. Please look at every photograph: they show its true condition.
