A Medieval Mirror: Speculum Humanae Salvationis, 1324-1500

Very Good Hardcover, Very Good Jacket shows facsimiles of original medieval illuminations

From Publisher:

The Speculum Humanae Salvationis or "Mirror of Human Salvation," is the only medieval work that exists in illuminated manuscripts, in blockbook editions of the mid-fifteenth century, and in sixteen later incunabula. The authors have provided lavishly illustrated accounts of the manuscripts and included reproductions of all 116 woodcuts of the blockbooks, accompanied by a description of the typography and production and an interpretation of each scene.

Product Info

ISBN: 0520051947

ISBN-13: 9780520051942

Publisher: Univ of California Pr

Year: 1985

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

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