About this title: Included in the magnificent pages of the Mira calligraphiae monumenta are two alphabets. Executed by an unknown hand, the first consists of Roman capital letters; the other is Gothic lower-case letters. As with the calligraphy of Bocskay described above, these alphabets were embellished by Joris Hoefnagel, a painter at the court of Rudolf II. In ...
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Edition: Illustrated.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: The J. Paul Getty Museum
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780892364718ISBN:0892364718
Description: New. No dust jacket as issued. Clean and tight-unused copy-Excellent! ! Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 64 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: J Paul Getty Museum Pubns
Date Published: 1997-07-10
ISBN-13:9780892364718ISBN:0892364718
Description: NEW. Hardcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780892364718. read more
Edition: Appears to be 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: J Paul Getty Museum Pubns, Los Angeles, CA
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780892364718ISBN:0892364718
Description: As New. No Jacket. The court of Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II produced nothing more amazing than the "Mira calligraphiae monumenta, " a flamboyant demonstration of two arts--calligraphy and miniature painting. The second half of the book contains two alphabets, Roman capital letters (majuscules) and Gothic lower case letters (minuscules). A selection of 38 of these pages is made available to the general public here for the first time. Details are fully explained in an accompanying commentary. ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Los Angeles: J. Paul Getty Museum,
Date Published: 1997.
ISBN-13:9780892364718ISBN:0892364718
Description: Fine. Fine in maroon cloth backed glossy paper covered boards with gilt title to spine. Pristine interior with illuminated letters decorated symbols, heraldic objects, masks, animals, plants, and more. 64 pages. CHILD/103009. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Getty Publications
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780892364718ISBN:0892364718
Description: Good. Good: A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (including dust cover, if applicable). The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels. About Austin eBooks Austin eBooks is committed to providing each customer with the highest standard of customer service! We add inventory to our store daily, and guarantee order processing and shipment ... read more
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780892364718ISBN:0892364718
Description: New. Included in the magnificent pages of the Mira calligraphiae monumenta are two alphabets. Executed by an unknown hand, the first consists of Roman capital letters; the other is Gothic lower-case letters. As with the calligraphy of Bocskay described ab... read more
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