The Art of Illumination and Missal Painting. A Guide to Modern Illuminators. Illustrated by a Series of Specimens, from richly illuminated MSS. of various periods, accompanied by a Set of Outlines, to be coloured by the Student according to the theories developed in the Work. HUMPHREYS, H. Noel (1810-1879). Published by London: H. G. Bohn., 1849. Crown Octavo, pp.[2], 64 [2]. With 12 gilt and colour plates, as well as 12 printed outlines at rear. Cream paper binding with original white sheepskin boards and elaborate gilt and colour illustrations onlaid, all edges gilt. Outlines untouched. Moderate wear to original boards, internally as with many of these bound in the 1840's the gutta percher is perished and therefore leaves are loose