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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