The Hours of Catherine of Cleves
Plummer, John (Introduction and Commentaries)
| Publication Date | 1966 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Barrie and Rockliff, |
| Binding | Hardback |
| Condition | Near fine, bright copy in fair slipcase |
| SKU | 25552 |
| Notes | Book is very clean, bright and neat. Slipcase is unevenly faded and somewhat edge worn with surface peeling to the very edges. |
Description
Hardback. 359pp. 160 colour plates. A reproduction of this Gothic style illuminated manuscript sometimes known as the Guennol Hours or the Arenberg Hours. The work was commission to celebrate hher marriage to Arnold, Duke of Guelders in 1430 and completed a few years later. Introduction and commentaries by John Plummer. Cream faux vellum with gilt titles to front and spine. In blue slipcase.
