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Rare and modern books

Theophilus Presbyter, Thèophile (Charles De L'Escalopier Editor) (J. Marie Guichard, I, Ntroduction)

Theophili presbyteri et monachi libri III. Seu DIVERSARUM ARTIUM SCHEDULA / ThÈophile prÍtre et moine. ESSAI SUR DIVERS ARTS

Firmin Didot for Toulouse, Techener, Delion, and Brockhaus, 1843

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Year of publication
1843
Place of printing
Lutetiae Parisiorum / Paris
Author
Theophilus Presbyter, Thèophile (Charles De L'Escalopier Editor) (J. Marie Guichard, I, Ntroduction)
Publishers
Firmin Didot for Toulouse, Techener, Delion, and Brockhaus
Keyword
colemed coleart medieval arts stained glass
Languages
English

Description

FIRST COMPLETE EDITION AND FIRST CRITICAL EDITION of perhaps the most important medieval treatise on the arts. 2 leaves; LXXII, 315 pp plus a fine full-page facsimile plate (lightly spotted). Complete Latin text with modern French translation at foot. Absolutely essential for understanding medieval stained glass, enamelwork, metalwork, polishing, color and composition theory, etc. PRINTED THROUGHOUT ON FINE WOVE PAPER WITH HUGE MARGINS. 4to. Bound in late 19th-century half morocco by BruyËre (signed), with spine in six compartments, decorated with fleurons. Top edge gilt, other edges uncut. Light wear to extremities of binding, internally FINE AND BRIGHT. Brunet V, 794. An outstanding copy of a rare and important book.