See details the book of kells, 1974, hardcover, first american edition, francoise henry. Proceedings of a conference at trinity college, dublin, september 69, 1992. An irish manuscript containing the four gospels, a fragment of hebrew names, and the eusebian canons, known also as the book of columba, probably because it was written in the monastery of iona to honour the saint. First edition of this lovely color reproduction of the glorious book of kells, with photographic reproductions of 93 pages and six half pages, including all of the fullpage illustrations and a representative selection of the ornamentation on the text pages, along with a further 30 color plates of greatly enlarged details. Most of the pages were reproduced in blackandwhite photographs, and the edition also had 48 colour reproductions, including all of the fullpage decorations. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Sep 10, 2010 the book of kells is one of historys greatest art works highlighting the four gospels of the new testament with magnificent celtic illustrations of inexhaustible beauty and intricacy.
The text of the gospels is mostly taken from the vulgate bible, and it has several passages from earlier versions of the bible, such as the. An illustrated introduction to the manuscript in trinity college, dublin second edition 2. The work reproduces 100 color plates and 75 black and white illustrations. Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college by henry francoise. Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college dublin with a study of the manuscript by francoise henry henry, francoise published by alfred a. Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college, dublin. Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college dublin 19741028 unknown on. This new edition comes with a lucid explanation of the books history and its iconography by bernard meehan, who is the keeper of manuscripts at. The book of kells 1974 1st american edition wslip case hard. Today, it consists of 340 vellum leaves, or folios, totaling 680 pages. Coatsworth the by the and cat captain captain cat and 1974 the by coatsworth book the wonderful edition e. Book of kells first edition bible bauman rare books. Slipcased edition in light terra cotta gilt decorated cloth bumped at the bottom of the spine of both the slipcase and book.
A 1974 first american edition facsimile of the book of kells forward and manuscript by francoise henry. The book of kells contains the four gospels of the christian scriptures written in black, red, purple, and yellow ink in an insular majuscule script, preceded by prefaces, summaries, and concordances of gospel passages. Meath, ireland, the book was brought there after the monastic community on iona. The book of kells washingtoncenterville public library.
The book of kells reproductions from the manuscript in. This decision has been made to protect the health and. An illuminated manuscript written around 800ce, this exquisite work of art has stood for 1,200 years as the greatest example of medieval illumination and is one of the most studied books in the world. The first facsimile of the book of kells was published in 1974, and although this book only advertises itself as an illustrated. The book of kells is a masterpiece of medieval art a brilliantly decorated version of the four gospels with fullpage depictions of christ, the virgin and the evangelists as well as a wealth of smaller decorative painting. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. The book of kells, easton press, deluxe limited edition leather with clam case.
The book of kells, complete facsimile, 3 volumes, bound in. An illustrated introduction to the manuscript in trinity college dublin. The book of kells is an artistic masterpiece acclaimed as the most beautiful book ever written. Wonderful 1974 edition book the cat and the captain by e. One of the earliest and simultaneously mostsplendid manuscripts in the history of book art originated in 8th century scotland. The book of kells is one of the finest and most famous, and also one of the latest, of a group of manuscripts in what is known as the insular style, produced from the late 6th through the early 9th centuries in monasteries in ireland, scotland and england and in continental monasteries with hibernoscottish or anglosaxon foundations. The book of kells holds a special place in the history of western art as a crowning achievement of the insular manuscript tradition. This book is a good explanation of the book, ranging down to artistic minutia of its letters and pictures. The original is kept in the library of trinity college, dublin. The book of kells 1974 1st american edition wslip case hard cover alfred knopf. The book of kells is an illuminated manuscript in latin of the four gospels of the new testament together with some extra texts and tables it was created by celtic monks about 800 ad or slightly earlier.
The first time i saw an illustration from the book of kells, in an art history class, i fell in love. Bound in green cloth covered boards and coordinating slipcase with gilt titles and decorations. The book of kells 1974 first american edition knoph hc slipcase excellent cond. Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college dublin 19741028. It is probable that the illumination was begun in the late 8th century at the irish monastery on the scottish island. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. This beautiful slipcased book has fullsized photographs in color of every page in the original book of kells, plus interesting and explanative text, and lots of closeups of the fantastic interlace designs. The book of kells by bernard meehan, hardcover barnes. Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college dublin 19741028 hardcover january 1, 1796 by unknown author. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. This decision has been made to protect the health and safety of our visitors and the university community. The first facsimile of the book of kells was published in 1974, and although this book only advertises itself as an illustrated introduction to the manuscript.
This is a precautionary measure to minimise the spread of covid19. Photography by john kennedy, of the green studio, dublin, in the library of trinity college. The book of kells 1974, hardcover for sale online ebay. The first two volumes are bound in the original giltstamped full vellum and contain a complete facsimile of the book of kells with 48 pages in full color and. Details about the book of kells 1974 1st american edition wslip case hard cover alfred knopf. This book is well worth any price, when inspiration is your need or your calling. Beautiful deluxe edition of the study to one of the greatest works from the middle ages, with countless beautiful images and reproductions of the manuscript.
The purpose of this edition is to show the illumination and decoration of the book of kells in colour. The book is furnished with fascinating, almost magical miniature scenes, which account for a breathtaking attestation of the origins of illumination in europe. Its fame rests not on the text the vulgate version of the gospels but from its. The book of kells 1974 1st american edition wslip case.
The text of the gospels is largely drawn from the vulgate. Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college, dublin by henry, francoise. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The book of kells 1st edition 1974 for sale in dublin 2. This new edition comes with a lucid explanation of the books history and its iconography by bernard meehan, who is.
The text of the gospels is mostly taken from the vulgate bible, and it has several passages from earlier versions of the bible, such as the vetus latina. From the prefatory note the aim of this edition is to show the illustration and decoration of the book of kells in colour. The book of kells is an illuminated manuscript in latin of the four gospels of the new testament together with some extra texts and tables. The original 1974 large edition book in a fabric slip case is the one i saved up all year for when i was a very poor college student, and started my lifelong love of calligraphy. The deluxe limited edition of the book of kells is a magnificent recreation of the original medieval illustrated manuscript. The book of kells is one of historys greatest art works highlighting the four gospels of the new testament with magnificent celtic illustrations of inexhaustible beauty and intricacy. We wish to inform you that the book of kells and old library exhibition will temporarily close to visitors until further notice. It includes all of the full page illustrations in the manuscript and a representative sample of the ornamentation that is to be found on the text pages. Book of kells simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Created in the years around 800, it survived viking raids and the theft of its jeweled covers. Leabhar cheanannais dublin, trinity college library, ms a. The limited edition consists of 3 volumes with each book measuring approximately 16 by 9. Book of kells, paperback by crooker, barbara, brand new, free shipping in the us.
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