Published previously only in a rare lithographic
facsimile in 1831 this is the first scholarly
publication of the modest, vellum-bound
notebook now known as the 'Roman Sketchbook'
and catalogued at Chatsworth House as 'Album
6'. The text has been fully reproduced in
photographic facsimile and accurately transcribed
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Featured Collection: Japanese Photography
from the Pre-War Period
Maggs are very pleased to be able to offer
two important collections relating to Japanese
photography from the pre-War period. The
first is a group of 135 titles comprising
over 1000 photo-books and magazines spanning
the rich history of this most challenging
period of Japanese artistic photography.
The second is a collection of 70 original
photographs from the same period. We have
published a fully illustrated catalogue
in a limited edition of 450 copies giving
detailed bibliographical information on
each title as well as providing background
information. To obtain a copy please click
here or contact
Featured Title
Illuminated leaf from a Book of Hours with decorative border. Northern France (Rouen), c.1450
BOOK OF HOURS
Two-line initial in pink infilled with orange and blue flowers on a burnished gold ground, 4 one-line initials in burnished gold on mauve and blue grounds, panel border composed of small gold leaves on hair-line stems, and small more Excellent condition.
Continental Books and Manuscripts: CO19238
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in antiquarian, first edition, autograph and rare
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