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The Prayer book of Michelino da Besozzo: PB 830117

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Titles

The Prayer book of Michelino da Besozzo

Maker(s)

Contributor: Eisler, Colin
Contributor: Corbett, Patricia
Publisher: George Braziller
Printer: Imprimeries Réunies
Designer: Grasso, Rita

Categories

Description

Introduction by Colin Eisler ; legends by Patricia Corbett and Colin Eisler.

"Reproduced from the illuminated manuscript (M 944) belonging to the Pierpont Morgan Library in New York"--T.p. verso.
Bibliography: p. 28-29.

29, [116] p : coll. ill., facsims ; 19 cm

Place(s) associated

  • New York
  • Switzerland

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1983)

Dating

Production date: AD 1981

Note

Bound in green velvet, gold stamped on spine with title and on front and back covers with floral design. In slipcase.

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Materials used in production

Printing ink

Techniques used in production

Printing

Identification numbers

Accession number: PB 830117
Primary reference Number: 98554

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 17 August 2012

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Manuscripts and Printed Books

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