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The Book Of Kells
George Otto Simms

The Book Of Kells

a selection of pages reproduced with a description and notes by G.O. Simms

Dolmen Press : Library of Trinity College (1976)
9780391006089
Dewey 091
LC Classification ND3359 .K4

Subject

  • Illumination Of Books And Manuscripts, Celtic

Plot

A beautiful and simple introduction to the Book of Kells, one of the world's most famous illuminated manuscripts, with a newly-expanded colour plate section.Here George Otto Simms, a world-renowned authority on the Book of Kells, reveals the mysteries hidden in this magnificent manuscript. He introduces the monks who made the book and guides the reader through the intricate detail of this ancient and exotic book.Also available in French, German, Spanish and Japanese.