Book kells (6 résultats)

VG bevelled birch-grain paper over paper-vellum back. xvi p.; 20 pl., reduced (3 in color: standing Christ (32v), Virgin and Child (17v), Luke 3 genealogies (200r)); 17.5 cm. 1st ed. thus. Binding is Hardcover.

Poster. Etat : Very Good or better. 31" x 20". Poster. Text in white and yellow below a reproduction of the illuminated image of Christ taken from the Book of Kells. Everything printed on a purple background. The poster discusses the monastery of Kells and the history of the production of the Book of Kells. Some rubbing to the poster's recto and light wear to its verso.…

Print. Etat : Fine+. No Dust Jacket. Limited Edition. A unique opportunity has allowed the release of a very small number of artists proofs of this exclusive and unique set of prints taken directly from the Book of Kells and with full authority of Trinity College Dublin. The prints comprise the Chiro page, St John, and The amazing Four Evangelist. This set of serigraph (silk screen ) prints were hand-printed in thirty colours on conservation quality, thick weave paper by a master printer. Each print has a hand embossed seal highlighting the print title and the edition name. The set of prints took six months to proof and three months to edition and the images shown just cannot reflect the stunning vibrancy and depth of these prints. The edition was originally sold at the price of over $5,000! We have a very small supply of these prints. Images available on request.; 18" x 13".…

Print. Etat : Fine+. No Dust Jacket. Limited Edition. A unique opportunity has allowed the release of a very small number of artists proofs of this exclusive and unique set of prints taken directly from the Book of Kells and with full authority of Trinity College Dublin. The prints comprise the Chiro page, St John, and The amazing Four Evangelist. This set of serigraph (silk screen ) prints were hand-printed in thirty colours on conservation quality, thick weave paper by a master printer. Each print has a hand embossed seal highlighting the print title and the edition name. The set of prints took six months to proof and three months to edition and the images shown just cannot reflect the stunning vibrancy and depth of these prints. The edition was originally sold at the price of over $5,000! We have a very small supply of these prints. Images available on request. In brown cloth, attractive presentation folder.; 18" x 13".…

First edition, the first full-colour facsimile of Ireland's greatest manuscript, number 1,071 of 1,480 copies. The commentary volume includes a foreword by Umberto Eco and forensic descriptions of the manuscript's text, marginalia, pigments, illumination, script, and historical context. The original ninth-century Gospel book is held at Trinity College, Dublin. Together, 2 volumes, large quartos. Facsimile volume with contents entirely chromolithographic, pages trimmed and with die-cut holes replicating irregularities of original leaves. Commentary volume including 14 pp. colour illustrations and black-and-white illustrations in the text, transparent facsimile sheet loosely inserted between pp. 220-1. Facsimile volume: original white kidskin over bevelled boards, faux raised bands; housed in original black leatherette folding box, spine lettered in gilt, Irish knotwork designs in gilt and blind to front cover, insular-style silver metal furniture with gilt studs to front cover and edges. Commentary volume: original white quarter kidskin, smooth spine lettered in black, brown cloth sides; housed in original black cloth slipcase. Publisher's certificate loosely inserted; commentary volume with large black morocco presentation label to J. Y. Haberer, Chairman Credit Lyonnais, on occasion of the official opening of Woodchester House, Dublin, 25 May 1992. A few spots to white pigskin: near-fine.…