Description: This book is an exhibition catalogue from the John Rylands Library, showcasing the variety and richness of its collection of occidental and oriental manuscripts. From clay tablets to sumptuous illuminated volumes, the catalogue offers a glimpse into the history of writing and illumination from the earliest times to the Renaissance. The pieces showcased in this exhibition, including medieval Bibles, Renaissance manuscripts, and oriental scrolls, are testaments to the artistry of their creators and provide a fascinating window into the past. The book also explores the techniques and materials used in the production of manuscripts, offering an insight into the development of writing and printing. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
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Book Title: Catalogue of an Exhibition of Mediaeval Manuscripts and Jewelled Book Covers : Shown in the Main Library from January XII to December MCMXII (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 174 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 0.4 in
Publication Year: 2015
Topic: Archaeology
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Social Science
Item Weight: 8.5 Oz
Author: John Rylands Library
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
