La Vie de Nostre Benoit Sauveur Ihesuscrist & La Saincte Vie de Nostre Dame

Meiss, Millard; Beateson, Elizabeth. La Vie de Nostre Benoit Sauveur Ihesuscrist & La Saincte Vie de Nostre Dame. New York: New York University Press, 1977. First edition. Quarto. XXXVI + 186pp. Original glassine jacket over red cloth with gold lettering on front board and spine. Fascinating reprint of the famous French manuscript from the 15th century, depicting the lives of Jesus Christ and his mother, Mary. This work is profusely illustrated with 16 full page b/w facsimiles of illuminations. Minor chipping and age-toning on glassine. Text in English and ancient French. Overall, binding in near fine, interior in fine condition. vg. Hardcover. (23470) $85