By Sir George Warner [intro.]
London   British Museum; Longmans & Co
13" by 10" 2-92, 316pp
The first edition of this beautifully illustrated recreation of Queen Mary's Psalter, produced for the trustees of the British Museum.
By Sir George Warner [intro.]

1912 Queen Mary's Psalter: Miniatures and Drawings by an English Artist of the 14th Century Reproduced from Royal MS. 2.B.VII in the British Museum.

London   British Museum; Longmans & Co
13" by 10" 2-92, 316pp
The first edition of this beautifully illustrated recreation of Queen Mary's Psalter, produced for the trustees of the British Museum.
£440.00
: 3kgs / : 936F30

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First Edition, Illustrated, Leather Binding

A first edition.

This impressive work reproduces the pictorial material, including miniatures and drawings, found in Queen Mary's Psalter, which included the Old Testament cycle and calendar, followed by Canticles, Litanies, and prayers.

Queen Mary's psalter was actually produced centuries prior to her birth, possibly for Isabella of France (1295-1358), Queen of England and consort of Edward II. 

The was was produced in England, perhaps in London or East Anglia, circa 1310/20, by a single artist now known only as the 'Queen Mary Master.'.

Illustrated with 316 collotype plates. Collated, complete.

Condition

In a half morocco binding, with cloth covered boards. A touch of rubbing to back strip head and tail and to joints, otherwise externally excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright.

Very Good Indeed

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