The Queen Mary Psalter

—  The  — Queen Mary Psalter A treasure of the British Library Reserve  |   View   |   More information The Queen Mary Psalter is one of the most valuable books kept in the collection of the British Library. The 800 miniatures, historiated initials and bas-de-page scenes of this magnificent illuminated manuscript is believed to be crafted…

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A Map of Kent bound

A Map of Kent 1769 A Survey of the County, first published in 1769 Reserve now or request information Kent Map Order Form Revised Reserve I would like to reserve the new facsimile edition of A Topographical Map of the County of KENT at the publication price of £2,500, including a free map sheet, an…

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A Map of Kent

A Map of Kent 1769 A Survey of the County, first published in 1769 Reserve your copy now Kent Map Enquiry Form Name Dr.MissMr.Mrs.Ms.Mx.Prof.Rev. Title First Last PhoneEmail CountryMore InformationIf you require more information please use the space below to submit your question.CAPTCHA The London bookseller Andrew Dury and the engraver John Andrews set out…

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Petit Heures du Duc de Berry

Petit Heures de Duc de Berry Petites Heures of Jean of France, Duc de Berry A Small Prayer Book, a Great Work of Art This little Book of Hours is a monumental artistic achievement of the 14c, commissioned by the bibliophile Jean de Berry. The son of a king, the brother, and uncle, of of…

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Bespoke Facsimiles

Bespoke Facsimiles Working with our team of highly skilled craftsmen , artists and technicians,  Addison Publications provides a service creating bespoke facsimiles of unsurpassed quality using the finest materials available. Previous projects include creating copies of 11th century manuscripts of such rarity and fragility that they need protection from frequent handling. A perfect facsimile copy…

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The Breslau Psalter

The Breslau Psalter Exceptionally sumptuous and imposing, the Breslau Psalter is one of the most impressive manuscripts to have survived from the Middle Ages. This treasure is kept at the world-renowned Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, who say that this ‘Psalter displays the piety, wealth and cosmopolitan tastes of its ducal patrons’. A perfect facsimile of…

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The Domesday Book – Millennium Edition

Domesday Book – Millennium Edition Enquire About This Book » More informationIf you are interested in receiving more information about this publication, please complete the details below and submit the form or call Addison on +44 (0) 20 7602 1848Name*CompanyContact No.*Email Address* Country*CAPTCHA With the exception of a few scattered Anglo-Saxon charters, all English local…

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The Sobieski Hours

The Sobieski Hours … exquisite detailed scenes… illuminated text that will not only visually delight but will gratify with their intricate compositions and “stories”… and an enigma as to who commissioned the work; and for whom intended. Written in Latin, the 234 vellum folios were created after 1420. Sixty full page miniatures; and more than…

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The Book of Kells

The Book of Kells The Book of Kells, which eclipsed all other artistic and cultural achievements of the early Middle Ages, was created around AD 800 by Irish monks to glorify the life of Christ. The first mention of this work of art is probably the entry in the Annals of Ulster under the year…

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Natural History

Natural History Transylvania Florilegium The Highgrove Florilegium Catesby’s Natural History The Kent Map Audubon’s Birds of America Ferdinand Bauer The Joseph Banks’ Florilegium

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