Illuminated manuscripts, 3-piece Book lot to include a book titled The Belles Heuras of Jean Duke of Berry, with introduction by James Rorome, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1958, Octavio, with 32 beautiful colored illustrations. Reproduced from the celebrated Books of Hours, excellent condition with original slipcase. Next is The Hours of Catherine of Cleves by John Plummer, George Braziller, New York, 196, octavo, limited edition, containing 160 colored plates, original slipcase, excellent condition. Last is The Book of Kells described by Sir Edward Sullivan, third edition with 24 colored plates, The Studio Limited, 1928, brown cloth boards and spine which shows wear and staining. Interior has some light tanning, one loose page.
The Belles Heures of Jean Duke of Berry, The Hours of Catherine of Cleves, The Book of Kells, Illuminated Manuscripts Auction.
