Armenian Miniature Paintings of the Monastic Library at San Lazzaro, Volume 1
San Lazzaro, Venice: Armenian Press, (1966). First edition. Hardcover. Elephant folio. 51pp. of text followed by 84 pp. of full page color plates. Gilt decorated red cloth and spine in original dj. Small white stain to spine and two small stains to back board. Head and tail of spine and corners slightly bumped. Tearing and chipping to edges and head and tail of spine on dj. Some discoloration, staining and creasing to dj. Decorated endpapers. Inscribed by previous owner on half title. Decorated title page. A massive work by Father Mesrop Janashian of the Mekhitarist Congregation of San Lazzaro in Italy's Venice. This book entails 13 manuscripts, dating from the 9th to the 13th century and is stunningly illustrated with 84 full page color reproductions. Each plate is protected by a tissue guard. "English version of the text by Bernard Grebanier." Dj in fair, book in very good condition. g. Item #14007
Price: $450.00