1914 The Book of Kells

Description

Colour Plates, First Edition, Illustrated, Rebound, Signed Binding, With Slipcase

The first edition of this description of the Book of Kells by Sir Edward Sullivan, 

In a striking modern rebind of half crushed morocco, with decorative paper covered boards. Together with a cloth-backed chemise and matching slipcase. 

Collated, complete with twenty-four colour plates illustrating the various intricate pages of the manuscript.

Offering a fascinating history of the ancient town of Kells and the key characteristics and portions of the manuscript itself, including the Genealogy of Christ, the portraits of the gospel writers, the Temptation of Christ and more. 

Bound by Eric Sweet, a keen collector of private press and fables. He studied at the Brighton College of Art, before moving to London to work as a lettering artist and typographer for advertising agencies, later becoming the head of Birmingham School of Printing. Sweet's bindings are unique and striking, reflecting the topics of the volumes in distinctive style.