The Duc de Berry's book of hours / by Franz Hattinger
1962, 1st edition. Berne : Hallwag. Very good copy in the colour-printed boards. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Bumped corners. Some light foxing to prelims. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #417679
Physical description; 9 pages : 19 colour plates. 19 cm. Contents; Introduction -- January -- February -- March -- April -- May -- June -- July -- August -- September -- October -- November -- December -- The fall -- The angels' message to the shepherds -- The meeting of the Magi -- The adoration of the Magi -- The coronation of the virgin -- St. Michael vanquishes the dragon -- Christ tempted by the devil. Subjects; Berry, Jean de France duc de 1340-1416. Books of hours. Art patronage. Miniature painting. Prayer books. Illumination of books and manuscripts ; Specimens. Books of hours. Illumination of books and manuscripts ; Specimens. Illumination of books and manuscripts.
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