Audsley's Guide to Missal Illuminating

AUDSLEY, W. and G.  GUIDE TO THE ART OF ILLUMINATING AND MISSAL PAINTING.

London: George Rowney, 1865. Small 8vo. Publisher's cloth, all edges gilt. 72, 16 pages, 8 lithographic plates, of which 4 colored. Tenth edition.

First published in 1861, George and William Audsley's popular book went through twelve editions by 1868.  They illustrate over thirty-six colored design features and over thirty others inspired by examples of mediaeval illumination.  Included is a publisher's catalogue of artists supplies and equipment.  Very good.

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