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Author:
Bible. Genesis.
Title:
Genesis : 16 Biblical illustrations with descriptive texts from 16 chapters in 16 languages / scribe Shannon Mitchell.
Publisher:
Shannon Mitchell,
Copyright Date:
1989
Description:
[4], 101, [1] pages : illustrations, manuscript ; 53 x 65 mm
Subject:
Miniature books--Specimens.
Calligraphy--Specimens.
Manuscripts, Medieval--Facsimiles.
Artists' books--Specimens.
Fine books--Specimens.
Incunabula--Facsimiles.
Wood-engraving--Specimens.
Miniature painting.
Manuscripts, Medieval.
Incunabula.
Fine books.
Calligraphy.
Artists' books.
Illumination of books and manuscripts.
Liturgics.
Miniature books.
1900-1999
Facsimiles.
Illuminated manuscripts--Washington (State)--20th century.
Prayers and devotions.
Specimens.
Texts.
Other Authors:
Smith, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Messenger), 1919-2002, dedicatee. IaU
Mitchell, Shannon A. (Artist), binder. illustrator, binder.
Shannon's Miniature Manuscripts (Firm), publishers.
Notes:
Facsimile manuscript bound in black leather. Text in black ink with inital letters and headings in red ink, some black initials are historiated. Text and illustrations surrounded by black border. Red ribbon bookmark; two small brass clasps, gilt cross on front cover. Marbled end papers. Each heading includes the verses from Genesis and the language of the text. Each passage is accompanied by a facsimile woodcut illustration of medieval Biblical illustrations. Library copy is inscribed to Charlotte Smith on last page. IaU Library copy is missing front marbled end paper. IaU
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1020068966
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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