Shelfmark
CSR.1329
Author
Title
The library of A. Chester Beatty : a descriptive catalogue of the western manuscripts / by Eric George Millar.
Varying form of title
Spine title: Chester Beatty Library
Publication, distribution, etc.
[London] : Privately printed by John Johnson at the Oxford University Press and sold by Bernard Quaritch, Limited, 1 New Bond Street, W.1, 1927-1930.
Physical description
2 v. in 4 : ill. (some col.), facsims. (some col.) ; 47 cm.
Language
In English and Latin.
Note
With a half-title.
Note
Title page printed in red and black.
Note
Each volume issued in two parts: text and plates.
Formatted contents note
Contents: v. 1, pt. 1. Manuscripts 1-43, text.--v. 1, pt. 2. Manuscripts 1-43, plates.--v. 2, pt. 1. Manuscripts 44-81, text.--v. 2, pt. 2. Manuscripts 44-81, plates.
Provenance
Eton College Library circular armorial bookplate on the front pastedown.
Binding
20th century quarter red morocco over grey cloth boards; eight raised bands; gilt titling on the spine; white circular labels pasted on front boards with ms. previous shelfmark.
Copy-specific note
Reference collection.
Copy-specific note
Previous shelfmark: Bk.1.13-16.
Copy-specific note
Vol. 2, pt.2 includes a printed compliments card loosely inserted from Mr. A. Chester Beatty.
Subject
Manuscripts Facsimiles.
Subject
Manuscripts Great Britain Catalogs.
Subject
Illumination of books and manuscripts Specimens.
Genre/Form
Catalogs.
Genre/Form
Illustrated works.
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Added entry--place
England London.
Language code
eng lat
Identifier
B55191