The Book of Kells : MS 58 Trinity College Library Dublin.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Fox, Peter, 1949- editor.

Alexander, J. J. G. (Jonathan James Graham), associated name, former owner.

Faksimile-Verlag Luzern, publisher.

Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Library, other.

Jonathan J.G. Alexander Collection of Books on Medieval Art and Architecture (University of Pennsylvania)

Language:

English

Latin

Subjects (All):

Book of Kells.

Illumination of books and manuscripts, Celtic.

Manuscripts, Medieval.

Genre:

Facsimiles.

Physical Description:

2 volumes : illustrations (some color), color facsimiles, maps ; 38 cm + 1 overhead transparency

Place of Publication:

Lucerne : Fine Art Facsimile Publishers of Switzerland, [1990]

Contents:

Commentary / edited by Peter Fox

[Facsimile].

Notes:

The facsimile edition reproduces the Book of Kells for the first time in its entirety and in full color. Color transparencies were electronically analyzed using a laser scanner and the printing process involved the use of between 8 and 10 colors.

Commentary issued in slipcase. Facsimile bound in white goatskin, issued in black box with silver metal clasps.

Limited edition of 1480 copies.

Includes bibliographical references (commentary, pages 357-373) and indexes.

Local Notes:

LIBRA Rare ND3359.K4 F69 1990 imperfect: commentary volume (with transparency) only. The gift of Jonathan J.G. Alexander, 2023. Slipcase retained.

OCLC:

153598862