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Books of Hours

by Janet Backhouse
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Synopsis

Reprint of the 1985 edition. A retrospective of some of the beautiful an historically fascinating illuminated manuscripts in the collection of the British Library. Beautifully illustrated, some in color. 80 pages. stiff paper wrappers.. 8vo..

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Book Details

Published
January 1, 1988
Publisher
The British Library Publishing Division
Pages
80
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780712300520

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