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THE DOUCE APOCALYPSE: PICTURING THE END OF THE WORLD IN THE MIDDLE AGES - Morgan, Nigel.Author: Morgan, NigelPublished by: Bodleian Library Edition: 1st 2006 ISBN: 9781851243600 Description: Hardback. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper. The Douce Apocalypse, an illuminated luxury manuscript, was made for prince Edward, later Edward I, and his wife Eleanor of Castile in 1270. The text and images had a contemporary significance in the 13th century are were interpreted in the context of prophecies concerning the coming of the Antichrist. This volume conveys both the beauty of the original illuminated manuscript and the enduring fascination of its contents. Black cloth boards, gilt title to spine. Colour illustrations. A lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly scuffed to rear panel. Stock ID: 1825594 We do our best to make sure that all of our books are described accurately. Please phone or email before returning any item. An immediate refund will be given on receipt of any books returned. |