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1	Understanding Illuminated Manuscripts: A Guide to Technical Terms more books like this by Michelle P Brown add to wishlist This illustrated text answers questions about the making of illuminated manuscripts, offering definitions of the techniques, processes and materials used and discussing textual and illustrative contents. The technical terms included are accompanied by examples for clarification. see all copies from $9.00! new only from $11.32! \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Spoken Word: Ted Hughes: Poems and Short Stories more books like this by British Library add to wishlist This two CD set is drawn from the BBC Radio broadcasts of Ted Hughes and features live and studio recordings of the poet introducing and reading his own work. The recordings include his earliest surviving poetry broadcast and extensive selections from "Remains of Elmet" and "Moortown Diary", plus selections from his "Crow" poems and two complete ... see all copies from $19.06! new only from $19.06!
3	Charters & Caldicott : a novel by Stella Bingham, British Broadcasting Corportation, Copyright Paperback Collection (Library of Congress) add to wishlist see all copies from $2.53! first editions
4	Mazal Tov!: The Ritual and Customs of a Jewish Wedding more books like this by Michael Shire, Rabbi, British Library (Illustrator) add to wishlist An essential volume for every Jewish couple on the path to marriage, "Mazal Tov!" contains the standard liturgy used in Jewish wedding ceremonies throughout the world. It includes blessings and songs, printed in both Hebrew and English, and traditional wedding rituals. Richly illustrated with medieval artwork decorated with gold foil. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
5	The illuminated Haggadah more books like this by Michael Shire add to wishlist Reflecting its Talmudic ancestry, this illuminated Haggadah contains Jewish stories and traditions, and is also a prayerbook made for use. It tells the story of release from persecution and slavery into freedom and a new life. It is as relevant today as when it was written, over 2000 years ago. The Exodux of the Children of Israel from Egypt is a ... see all copies from $3.26! new only from $6.00! \| SVS
6	The Historical Source Book for Scribes more books like this by Michelle P. Brown, Patricia Lovett, British Library add to wishlist An examination of 12 well-known manuscripts, aimed at both the historian and the scribe. Examples of the manuscripts are included, with a full-page colour reproduction of a page from the same manuscript alongside. Each section also includes a piece of modern calligraphy, showing how the hand can be used today. see all copies from $21.50! new only from $21.50! \| first editions
7	Inventing the 20th century : 100 inventions that shaped the world more books like this by Stephen Van Dulken, British Library add to wishlist In this catalog of 100 20th-century inventions that allegedly improved American life, author van Dulken celebrates numerous items, like the air conditioner, the zipper, and Lego building blocks. see all copies from $2.24! new only from $2.75! \| first editions
8	Architecture in Manuscript, 1601-1996 more books like this by Angela Mace, British Architectural Library add to wishlist The British Architectural Library's manuscript and archives collection at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) is unrivalled in the breadth and extent of its holdings of unpublished materials relating to the theory and practice of architecture. The collection, which started soon after the founding of the RIBA in 1934, includes material ... see all copies from $35.00! new only from $117.05!
9	Renaissance Painting in Manuscripts: Treasures from the British Library more books like this by Thomas Kren, Library British add to wishlist see all copies from $10.00! new only from $39.00! \| first editions
10	St Cuthbert : his life and cult in medieval Durham more books like this by Dominic Marner, British Library add to wishlist Cuthbert, hermit, prior and then Bishop to the monastic community at Lindisfarne, became, upon his death in 687, one of the most important medieval saints. Several "Lives" were written about him, pilgrims came to Durham to benefit from the healing powers associated with him, and his feast days were celebrated throughout Europe. However, the rising ... see all copies from $3.62! new only from $4.49! \| first editions
11	Wonders of the age : masterpieces of early Safavid painting, 1501-1576. more books like this by Stuart Cary Welch, Fogg Art Museum add to wishlist see all copies from $4.98! new only from $32.90! \| first editions
12	Britain portrayed : a Regency album, 1780-1830 more books like this by British Library, John Barr add to wishlist Around the turn of the 19th century the towns, villages and countryside of Britain attained a level of picturesque beauty and charm that has been unsurpassed since. In watercolour drawing artists caught the changing light and weather to perfection, and in aquatint engravings their subtle tones could be reproduced in prints virtually ... see all copies from $7.50! new only from $57.99! \| first editions
13	Mozart : prodigy of nature more books like this by C. A. Banks, J. Rigbie Turner add to wishlist This text marks the bicentenary of the death of Mozart by following the travels of the composer and his family from his home in Salzburg and tracing the development of his career through to his later life in his adopted home Vienna. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.04! \| first editions \| SVS
14	Tibet : caught in time more books like this by John Clarke, British Library add to wishlist Tibet is famed for its majestic beauty, and also for its ongoing struggle for cultural survival. This collection of photographs from the British Library, taken by two British diplomats in the early 20th century, shows traditional Tibetan culture before Chinese rule was imposed. In Lhasa, a noble family take a picnic in a park, the women's ... see all copies from $10.15! new only from $26.02! \| first editions
15	English Literary Manuscripts more books like this by British Library add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.76! \| first editions \| SVS
16	Prince of librarians; the life and times of Antonio Panizzi of the British Museum. more books like this by Edward Miller add to wishlist see all copies from $4.59! first editions \| SVS
17	The Jewish prophet : visionary words from Moses to Heschel more books like this by Michael Shire, British Library add to wishlist Illustrated with illuminated Hebrew manuscripts from the British Library, this book provides an extensive collection of writings from 30 Jewish prophets. It features prophecy from ancient, medieval and modern times, from Moses, Isaiah and Miriam to modern-day visionaries such as Martin Buber, Leo Baeck and Abraham Joshua Heschel, Rabbi Shire ... see all copies from $3.19! new only from $4.85! \| first editions
18	Reading Abbey Cartularies: British Library Manuscripts, Egerton 3031, Harley 1708, and Cotton Vespasian E XXV more books like this by B. Kemp (Editor), British Library add to wishlist see all copies from $5.62! new only from $6.97! \| first editions
19	Early Gothic illuminated manuscripts in England more books like this by D. H. Turner, British Museum. Dept. of Manuscripts, British Library. Dept. of Manuscripts add to wishlist see all copies from $3.99! first editions
20	Minutes of the Rainbow Circle, 1894-1924 more books like this by Michael Freeden, British Library of Political and Economi add to wishlist see all copies from $6.97! new only from $6.97! \| first editions
21	British heraldry from its origins to c. 1800 more books like this by Richard Marks, Ann Payne, British Museum, British Library add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
22	Fragments of an Unknown Gospel and Other Early Christian Papyri more books like this by H. Idris Bell, T. C. Skeat, British Library add to wishlist see all copies from $10.00! first editions
23	A Treatise on Angel Magic: Being a Complete Transcription of Ms. Harley 6482 in the British Library more books like this by Adam McLean, Thomas Rudd, British Library add to wishlist see all copies from $4.23! new only from $57.98! \| first editions
24	International Bibliography of the Social Sciences: Economics 1995 more books like this by Lib Pol & Brit, British Library of Political Science Sta (Editor) add to wishlist This bibliography lists the most important works in economics published in 1995. First published in 1952, the four International Bibliograpies of the Social Sciences (anthropology, economics, political science and sociology) are at the forefront of social science information publishing. The IBSS is produced under the editorial direction and ... see all copies from $259.44! new only from $259.44!
25 view cover	A rugby compendium : an authoritative guide to the literature of Rugby Union more books like this by John M. Jenkins, C. McKinley, Huw Richards, British Library add to wishlist Using the collections of the British Library and the National Library of Wales, this work is a source of information on books and journals on Rugby Union from throughout the English-speaking world. see all copies from $16.51! new only from $17.95! \| first editions

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