Renaissance Painting in Manuscripts: Treasure from the British Library

First edition. For two centuries the British Museum, from which the British Library was created two decades ago, has collected manuscripts that cover the history of European illumination; this volume focuses on a single period in that history, 1450 to 1560, and its three major schools. Thomas Kren writes on the Flemish manuscripts, 1475-1550, Mark Evans on the Italian, 1460-1560, and Janet Backhouse on the French, 1450-1530. Fully illustrated, with many plates in full color. Genealogical table, bibliography, index. A very attractive book, in fine condition. xiv, 210 pages. decorated cloth, slipcase.. 4to..