3 volumes. Illustrated with approximately 400 exquisite color chromolithographic reproductions of miniatures, borders and other decorations from medieval books and manuscripts. (4to) 28.5x20.5 cm. (11¼x8") full brown morocco, raised bands, spines lettered in gilt, gilt dentelles, all edges gilt. Each volume in a custom morocco-edged slipcase. First Edition.

Volumes one and two with the chromolithographs; volume three contains a large photographic plate and 79 small photographic vignettes mounted within engraved borders, “reproducing the most excellent part of the work of the Wierix brothers”, as well as a detailed appendix describing the subjects of the chromolithographs. A classic example of the famous Curmer chromolithography.