I just finished two more of the medieval illuminated manuscripts that I love.

1:12 SCALE MINIATURE MEDIEVAL BOOK OF KELLS MEDIEVAL

The Book of Kells is a handcrafted, hardbound miniature reproduction containing selected pages from The Book of Kells which is a copy of the four Gospels in Latin. It is known for the extraordinary array of pictures, interlaced shapes and ornamental details. It is thought to have been the work of several individual scribes over many years, likely before A.D. 806. The manuscript was held at Kells until 1661 when it was moved to Dublin where it remains as the chief treasure of Trinity College Library.

It was once stolen and its golden cover, which was probably encrusted with gems, was ripped from the book, and the remainder was thrown in a ditch. The book was soon recovered, but not before it received some water damage to the front and back pages. Unfortunately, its cover was forever lost.

            This volume consists of 28 pages not including the colorful end sheets and measures 7/8 inch wide by 1 1/8 inch long by 3/6 inch thick.

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1:12 SCALE MINIATURE BOOK Founders and benefectors Tewkesbury Abbey

The Founders' and Benefectors' Book of Tewkesbury Abbey is a handcrafted, hardbound miniature reproduction containing selected pages from The Founders' and Benefectors' Book of Tewkesbury Abbeycreated in the first quarter of the 16^th century in Tewkesbury, England.  The following founders and benefactors are represented:  William, Earl of Gloucester; Oddo and Doddo, Dukes of Mercia; Hugh, Duke of the Mercians; Haywardus Meaw and Algeisa; Robert, son of Haymo and Sibilla; Robert Chandos, holding a model of Tewkesbury Abbey; Robert Consul and his wife, Matilda; John, son of Henry II; Richard De Clare I, Earl of Hertford and Gloucester with a portrait of his son Gilbert I, Earl of Gloucester and Hertford;

Richard De Clare II, Earl of Hertford and Gloucester; Hugh II le Despenser, Earl of Gloucester; Hugh III le Despenser; Edward le Despenser; Thomas le Despenser; Isabella le Despenser, before image of Virgin and Child; Richard le Beauchamp; Richard de Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick; Isabella le Despenser: a tonsured monk in a brown habit, with gold crozier over his left shoulder, handing a book back to lady in bed; Richard Nevill, Earl of Warwick; Coat of arms of Edward, son of Henry VI;

Coat of arms of George, Duke of Clarence, and Edward, his son; Sixteen square heraldic panels with names of bearers.

This volume is 1 and 3/16 inches high by 7/8 inch wide by 3/16 inch thick. 

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I just finished redoing seven of my 1:12 scale miniature medieval manuscripts.  I had a battle with my printer, but all is well now.  My books are available directly through me at LBORGIA993@AOL.COM or through ebay.  My seller name is leeann1948

1:12 SCALE MINIATURE BOOK 13^TH CENTURY MEDIEVAL BIBLE

The 13^th Century Medieval Bible is a handcrafted, hardbound 1:12 scale miniature reproduction containing selected pages from a 13^th century medieval bible.  It consists of 35 pages not including the colorful end sheets.  This volume measures 1  and 5/16 inches high by 1 inch wide by 3/16 inch thick.  The pages are printed on 20 pound 92 brightness paper. The covers are printed on 20 pound 92 brightness paper over 110 pound cardstock to maintain the proper scale. 

 1:12 SCALE MINIATURE BOOK 1507 ANTIPHONARY MEDIEVAL

The Antiphonary is a handcrafted, hardbound 1:12 scale miniature reproduction containing selected pages of a 16^th century Antiphonary from Flanders in 1507.  An antiphonary is a book containing antiphons which are psalms, anthems or verses sung responsively as part of the church liturgy.  This volume consists of 46 pages not including the colorful end sheets and measures 1 inch wide by 1 ¼ inch long by 5/16 inch thick.

The pages are printed on 20 pound 92 brightness paper. The covers are printed on 20 pound 92 brightness paper over 110 pound cardstock to maintain the proper scale.

 1:12 SCALE MINIATURE  BOOK ENGLISH BESTIARY 1185 MEDIEVAL

The English Bestiary 1185 is a handcrafted, hardbound miniature reproduction containing selected pages from an English Bestiary from 1185. A Bestiary is a medieval allegorical or moralizing work on the appearance and habits of real or imaginary animals.  This volume consists of 35 pages not including the colorful end sheets.  It measures 1  5and/16 inches high by 1 inch wide by 5/16 inch thick.  The pages are printed on 20 pound 92 brightness bond paper. The covers are printed on 20 pound 92 brightness bond paper bound over 110 pound cardstock to maintain the proper scale.

 1:12 SCALE MINIATURE  BOOK FRENCH BOOK OF HOURS 1485

The French Book of Hours 1485 is a handcrafted, hardbound miniature reproduction containing 31 pages from a French Book of Hours from 1485. It measures 1  and 3/16 inches high by 7/8 inch wide by 3/16 inch thick. The pages are printed on 20 pound 92 brightness bond paper. The covers are printed on 20 pound 92 brightness bond paper bound over 110 pound cardstock to maintain the proper scale.

 1:12 SCALE MINIATURE  BOOK BREVIARY BELGIUM 1500 MEDIEVAL

The Breviary Belgium 1500 is a handcrafted, hardbound miniature reproduction containing selected pages from a Belgium Breviary from 1500.  A breviary is a book of the prayers, hymns, psalms, and readings for the canonical hours.  This volume consists of 45 pages not including the colorful end sheets.  It measures 1 and 5/16 inches high by 1 inch wide by 5/16 inch thick. The pages are printed on 20 pound 92 brightness bond paper. The covers are printed on 20 pound 92 brightness bond paper bound over 110 pound cardstock to maintain the proper scale. 

 

1:12 SCALE MINIATURE BOOK HENRY VIII BOOK OF HOURS 1500 MEDIEVAL

The Henry VIII Book of Hours is a handcrafted, hardbound miniature reproduction containing selected pages of a manuscript created in Tours, France in 1500 illuminated by the artist Payer.  It is thought to have been created for and used by King Henry VIII of England.  This volume consists of 56 pages not including the colorful end pages and measures 7/8 inch wide by 1 and 1/16 inches long by 5/16 inch thick. The pages are printed on 20 pound 92 brightness bond paper. The covers are printed on 20 pound 92 brightness bond paper bound over 110 pound cardstock to maintain the proper scale.  

1:12 SCALE MINIATURE MEDIEVAL BOOK  VITAE CHRISTIE 1485 MEDIEVAL

The Vitae Christie (Life of Christ) is a handcrafted, hardbound miniature reproduction containing selected pages from a Vitae Christie produced in Belgium in 1485. This volume consists of 43 pages not including the colorful end sheets and measures 1 inch wide by 1 1/4 inch long by 5/16 inch thick. The pages are printed on 20 pound 92 brightness bond paper. The covers are printed on 20 pound 92 brightness bond paper bound over 110 pound cardstock to maintain the proper scale.