Description: Dr. T. Tolley. A BOOK OF HOURS. London: Studio Editions (Miniature Books), 1995. Illustrated hardcover, no dj as issued. 6.6” x 4.75”, unpaginated (but 64 pages). Front cover and spine with gilt lettering. In brand new, unused condition. This book is now out of print. A “Book of Hours” is a Christian devotional book, modeled after the monastic Divine Office and popular in the Middle Ages. Illuminations or decorations were minimal in many cases, but books made for wealthy patrons might be extremely lavish, with full-page art work. While not itself a Book of Hours, this beautifully appointed commentary, both scholarly and enjoyable, provides a clear, concise introduction to the medieval Books of Hours along with a splendid sampling of reproduction illuminations from famous surviving books. It is an elegant but reasonably priced gift for anyone who cherishes the rich legacy of Christian art.
Price: 34.5 USD
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Special Attributes: Illustrated
Subject: Illuminated Manuscripts
Illustrator: Various
Topic: Christian Devotion
Binding: Hardcover
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Author: T. Tolley
Publisher: Studio Editions
