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Buy this book on-line Sforza, Bona [Duchess of Milan] : Miniatures and Borders from the Book of Hours of Bona Sforza, Duchess of Milan in the British Museum. With Introduction By George F. WarnerPublished By the Trustees, British Museum, London, England, 1894
xliii pages, XLV plates (complete): laid in a modern overlap folding case with cloth tying strands (8 x 10 1/2 inch). Front cover title lettered in gilt on a green and tan paper border. This illuminated manuscript 'Book of Hours' is of the Milanese and Flemish Schools and is of the highest order. The plates, in permanent collotype, are in black and white. This is a reproduction of Charles V's, the Holy Roman Emperor, Book of Hours originally created for Bona Sforza, Duchess of Milan. The introduction by G.F. Warner deals with the history of the manuscript and commentary about the plates and artistic content. The fine details of the drawings and the artistic merits of the composition will not fail to excite the admiration of those interested in a fine example of the Book of Hours which is considered one of the most finest examples.. Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Hardcover Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Sforza, Bona [Duchess of Milan] : Miniatures and Borders from the Book of Hours of Bona Sforza, Duchess of Milan in the British Museum. With Introduction By George F. Warner. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including libri antichi, first editions, out of print books, livres illustrées and out-of-print books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |