Medieval Life and Leisure in the Devonshire Hunting Tapestries
Author(s):
Woolley, Linda
| Binding: | Hardcover |
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| Size: | 9 - Elephant Folio - over 15 - 23" tall |
| Volume Condition: | Near Fine |
| Dust Jacket: | No |
| Dust Jacket Condition: | Near Fine |
| Edition: | 1st Edition |
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| Language: | English |
| Publisher Name: | V and A Publications |
| Publication Year: | 2002 |
| ISBN: | 9781851773749 |
| SKU: | 002214 |
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| Categories: | History - British , Hobbies, Activities and Pastimes |
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In as new condition throughout barring previous owner's name on half title page. Lavishly illustrated throughout, complete with fold out illustrations (so often missing from second hand copies). All four of the Devonshire Hunting Tapestries are illustrated in full colour, and presented with details of their history, manufacture etc, presenting a vivid picture of the medieval hunt in all its forms - falconry, hunting for otters, boar, bear, deer nd the robbing of a swan's nest. A large and heavy volume which may require an additional charge for delivery outside the UK.
Keywords:
Tapestry
Needlework
Medieval
Hunting
Devonshire