Theophili presbyteri et monachi libri III. Seu DIVERSARUM ARTIUM SCHEDULA / Théophile prêtre et moine. ESSAI SUR DIVERS ARTS
Theophili presbyteri et monachi libri III. Seu DIVERSARUM ARTIUM SCHEDULA / Théophile prêtre et moine. ESSAI SUR DIVERS ARTS
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Details
- Year of publication
- 1843
- Place of printing
- Lutetiae Parisiorum / Paris
- Author
- Theophilus Presbyter, Théophile (Charles De L'Escalopier Editor) (J. Marie Guichard, I, Ntroduction)
- Publishers
- Firmin Didot for Toulouse, Techener, Delion, and Brockhaus
- Keyword
- colemed coleart medieval arts stained glass
- Dust jacket
- False
- Languages
- English
- Inscribed
- False
- First edition
- True
Description
FIRST COMPLETE EDITION AND FIRST CRITICAL EDITION of perhaps the most important medieval treatise on the arts. 2 leaves; LXXII, 315 pp plus a fine full-page facsimile plate (lightly spotted). Complete Latin text with modern French translation at foot. Absolutely essential for understanding medieval stained glass, enamelwork, metalwork, polishing, color and composition theory, etc. PRINTED THROUGHOUT ON FINE WOVE PAPER WITH HUGE MARGINS. 4to. Bound in late 19th-century half morocco by Bruyère (signed), with spine in six compartments, decorated with fleurons. Top edge gilt, other edges uncut. Light wear to extremities of binding, internally FINE AND BRIGHT. Brunet V, 794. An outstanding copy of a rare and important book.
