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Reproducing over sixty of the wonderful images from the book itself, this guide describes the hidden meanings behind the illustrations and opens our eyes to the history behind them. The book of kells studio miniatures 1993 by mackworth. It looks like you have created a wishlist but arent logged in or havent opened an account. However despite its rarity and fame there is little that is known about it. The book of kells by ben mackworthpraed author used. Reproducing over sixty of the wonderful images from the book itself this guide describes the hidden meanings behind the illustrations and opens. Ben mackworthpraed is the author of the book of kells 3. The book of kells by ben mackworth praed 9780091926342. The book of kells studio miniatures 9781858910048 by mackworthpraed, ben and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Its very small but had some great descriptions and explanations to the pages from the manuscript. Ben mackworthpraed melbourne university publishing. The book of kells is the richest and most copiously illustrated book in the celtosaxon style that still survives.

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