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The Book of Hours: With a Historical Survey and Commentary
The Book of Hours With a Historical Survey and Commentary Author:John P. Harthan An extensive introductory text discusses the evolution of the Book of Hours, describing content, decoration, and social and devotional meanings. An anthology of more than ninety manuscript pages from thirty-four of the world's most precious Books of Hours are reproduced in full-color facsimiles that retain the gemlike hues of the originals. A fi... more »nal section describes and illustrates the development of the printed Book of Hours. Illustrated with 89 illustrations of illuminated manuscripts, 72 in full-color.« less