{"product_id":"parchment-and-gold-hardback-2015-excellent-condition","title":"Parchment and Gold Hardback 2015 Excellent Condition","description":"Title: Parchment and Gold\nFormat: Hardcover\nPublication Year: 2015\nLanguage: English\nCondition: Excellent Used Condition\n\nItem Description:\nThis beautifully bound hardback edition of Parchment and Gold (2015) is a striking addition to any collector’s shelf or reading library. The book is presented in excellent condition, with a clean and unmarked interior, tight binding, and minimal shelf wear. Whether you're a bibliophile, a design enthusiast, or simply looking for a unique gift, this volume offers timeless appeal.\n\nCondition Notes:\nExcellent used condition\nNo tears, stains, or annotations\nCrisp pages and intact spine\n\nSynopsis\n\nThis beautifully curated catalogue celebrates a quarter-century of Dr. Jörn Günther’s work as a leading dealer in medieval manuscripts and early printed books. It features a selection of 68 of the finest medieval illuminated manuscripts and 4 of the earliest and rarest woodblock printings, each chosen for its historical significance, artistic merit, and rarity.\n\nThe catalogue is thoughtfully divided into six thematic chapters, each introduced with contextual commentary:\n\nMonastic Manuscripts – exploring the spiritual and scholarly output of monastic communities.\nServing and Singing God’s Glory – focusing on liturgical and devotional texts.\nParis, Capital of Manuscript Printing c.1400 – highlighting the city's pivotal role in manuscript production.\nFor Learning and Leisure – showcasing texts that blend education with entertainment.\nSumptuous Hours for Solace and Salvation – presenting richly decorated Books of Hours.\nDutch Distinction – featuring works that exemplify the unique style and craftsmanship of Dutch manuscript culture.\nThis volume not only documents exceptional works of art and scholarship but also reflects the evolution of collecting and connoisseurship in the rare book world. It’s a must-have for bibliophiles, historians, and collectors alike\n","brand":"Dr Jorn Gunther","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56911806660986,"sku":"040727-1","price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/9249\/6158\/files\/20250807_2Fdd51df7f-3331-42db-bf0c-0f66b3e93c9120250807_103804_jpg.jpg?v=1779353951","url":"https:\/\/shop.longfield.org.uk\/products\/parchment-and-gold-hardback-2015-excellent-condition","provider":"Longfield Hospice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}