The legendary history of the Cross: a series of sixty-four woodcuts from a Dutch book published by Veldener, A.D. 1483
1887, 1st edition. London : T. Fisher Unwin. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked, decorated vellum over boards, with brass closures. Title in red and black; ornamental borders; head and tail pieces; historiated initials. Publisher's device. Slight suggestion of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Provenance: Bookplate of Frederick A. Heygate Lambert to front pastedown. Item #394729
Physical description: clxxvi pages : illustrations (1 folded) ; 21 cm. Notes: Woodcuts are a reprint of the ones published by Veldener, 1483, with a new preface and illustrated introduction. Subjects: Church of the Holy Trinity (Stratford-upon-Avon, England); Holy Cross History; Holy Cross Legend; Crosses; Incunabula; Specimens; Christian religion; Christian Art; Religious Art; Religious illustrations.
Price: €525.00