A catalogue of medieval literature, especially of the romances of chivalry, and books relating to the customs, costume, art, and pageantry of the middle ages.

Bernard Quaritch Ltd

Date:: 1890

Credit: A catalogue of medieval literature, especially of the romances of chivalry, and books relating to the customs, costume, art, and pageantry of the middle ages. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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$62 WlLLEMiN, Monumens Pranfais Inedits, 2 vols. folio, large paper, Jif. calf 1806-39 12 0 0 Both the above copies exhibit fine original colouring. The book was begun in 1806, but the author died in 1833 before it was completed. The chronological arrange- ment had been previously begun by M. Potier, who issued Vol. I complete in 1825, and completed the second volume in 1839. There exist copies in modern colouring which should be avoided. 2.—Pictured Tapestries. 63 JUBINAL (Achille) les anciennes tapisseries historibes, ou collection des Monumens les plus remarquables de ce genre qui nous soient restes du Moyen-Age . . gravures d’apres les dessins de Victor Sansonetti, 2 vols. in 1, oblong imp. folio, 123 'plates, proof impressions on India paper, hds. Paris, 1838-39 10 10 0 64 les memes, 2 vols. oblong imp. folio, Papier de Chine {one of ten copies onl]/ printed on that paper), with 123 plates beautifully coloured hf. red morocco. Lord Londesborough’s copy 1838-39 31 10 0 Sixteen different sets of ancient tapestry, worked in colours with picturesque designs, and forming a rich treasury of illustrations of mediaeval arms, armour, and costume. Among them is the famous Bayeux tapestry, which represents the Norman Conquest of England; the best edition of which is the section of Jubinal devoted to it. Copies in this state (papier de Chine, with coloured plates) were published at 1540 francs. 65 PARIS (Louis). Toiles Peintes et Tapisseries de la ville de Reims, ou la mise en scene dn Theatre des Confreres de la Passion; planches dessinees et gravees par Casimir Leberthais ; Etudes des Mysteres et Explications historiques par Louis Paris, 32 large plates, with a duplicate set in colours, and 28 of the original drawings in colours, 2 vols. in 1,4to. and 1 vol. atlas folio, mottled morocco extra, with joints, gilt backs, and broad gilt borders, gilt edges Paris, 1843 24 0 0 The text is a very full account of the miracle-plays, and contains copious selec- tions from the works themselves, so as to exhibit the plot and development of each drama in series of extracts linked by short descriptions. 66 Toiles Peintes et Tapisseries de la ville de Reims, 32 large coloured PLATES, 1843—Tapisseries historiees : a set of 111 plates from Jubinal’s collection (a great number of them beautifully colo'wred, and including the Bayeux Tapestry)—in 1 vol. imp. folio ; with the text of Louis Paris’ work divided into 2 vols. 4to. bds. 1843-(67) 10 10 0 67 REIMS. Tapisseries de la Cathedrale de Reims: histoire du Roy Clovis (xv Siecle) histoire de la Vierge (xvi Siecle) . . . reproduction en heliogravure . . texte par Ch. Loriquet, square folio (pub. at 100 fr.), 20 beautiful plates, in portfolio Reims, 1882 1 16 0 68 BAYEUX-TAPESTRY, 17 plates coloured, roy. folio size Society of Antiguaries, 1819-23 4 0 0 3.—Heraldry and Knighthood. 69 [BONUOR (Honore de)] Larbre des Batailles, small folio, lettres gatl)iqut0, 154 leaves, 34 lines per page; numerous large woodcuts, some of them xylographic; the preliminary leaf (which contains nothing hut the three words of intitulation) added in facsimile ; red morocco extra, gilt edges, by Bedford Paris, Anthoine verard, 1493 18 0 0 An interesting treatise on arms and chivalry, general and particular warfare, judicial duels, and kindred matters, written about 1370, and dedicated to Charles V. In the impression the King’s name is altered by a blunder to Charles VIII. 70 Blason des Armoiries des Chevaliers de la Toison d’Or, sm. folio, MS. 42 leaves, beautifully tricked in colour with the arms and names of the Knights assembled at each successive session, 14I>Q-lbh^, altogether about 150 coats of arms ; in a parchment cover, lettered on the back “ Armas de los Caballeros de la Orden ” Written probably at Antwerp about 1565 8 8 0$