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The Book of Kells
Sir Edward Sullivan
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- Author
- Sir Edward Sullivan
- Publisher
- Studio Editions
- Year
- 1986
- Edition
- Facsimile reprint of The Book of Kells, second edition, originally published by
- Binding
- Hardback
- Dust jacket
- Yes – Very Good
- Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN
- 9781851700356
About this copy
This is a facsimile reprint of The Book of Kells, second edition, originally published by The Studio Ltd in 1920. This edition was first published by Studio Editions in 1986 and reprinted in 1992; this copy is from the 1992 reprint. It includes twenty full-colour reproductions of pages from the manuscript along with four plates of initial letters, and Bruun's historical analysis of Celtic illuminated manuscripts.
A large hardcover volume in glossy black boards with gilt lettering, housed in its matching dust jacket.
Condition
- Book
- Very Good – boards are clean and sound, gilt lettering bright, text block and plates clean as far as visible.
- Dust jacket
- Very Good – glossy jacket with bright colours, light rubbing at the corners and spine ends, and a small scuff to the upper right of the front panel.
This is a pre-owned book, and minor age-related wear may be present beyond what is specifically mentioned. All readily visible defects have been described to the best of my ability. Please see photos, which form part of the description.
Collector's notes
- Facsimile of the 1920 second edition text, with Bruun's additional commentary on illuminated manuscripts
- Published by Studio Editions Ltd, London
- This copy is the 1992 reprint of the 1986 Studio Editions edition
- Twenty full-colour plates reproducing pages from the manuscript, plus four plates of initial letters
- ISBN 1 85170 035 8
This is a pre-owned book. Please look at every photograph: they show its true condition.
