Folio Society; The Age of Illumination, Gothic Art and Civilisation, Byzantine Art and Civilisation, & Early Medieval Art and Civilisation, 2004, 3 Volume boxed set

A beautifully produced three-volume set from The Folio Society, exploring the richness of art and culture during the medieval period. This boxed collection includes:

• Gothic Art and Civilisation by George Henderson. x + 201pp. 

• Byzantine Art and Civilisation by Steven Runciman. (6) + 184pp. 

• Early Medieval Art and Civilisation by George Henderson (7) + 260pp.

Each volume is bound in decorative gilt cloth with printed black cover design, printed on quality coated paper, and richly illustrated with full-colour and black-and-white images throughout. Internally fine—clean, bright, and unmarked—with firm bindings and vivid plates.

Housed in the publisher’s original black slipcase, with printed colour cover design, which is in near fine condition, showing only minor signs of shelf wear. A superb, gift-worthy set showcasing the legacy of medieval visual culture through three expert studies.

The Age of Illumination, Gothic Art and Civilisation, Byzantine Art and Civilisation, & Early Medieval Art and Civilisation, 3 Volume boxed set, complete

Published by The Folio Society, London. 2004 first edition thus, first impression. These titles originally issued by Penguin Books.

A fine set of 3 gilt cloth hardbacks with gilt and black lined decoration to front and spine. Soundly bound. Text is bright and clean throughout - books look unread. Shiny gilt top edge to text block.

Housed in a near fine slipcase..

Text in English.

Dimensions:

Each book approx 263mm high x 184mm wide x 25-29mm deep ;  

In slipcase, size approx. 239mm high x 181mm wide x 98mm. 

Weight: Approximately 3.64kg (the set - unpacked).