Clothing the clergy : virtue and power in medieval Europe, c. 800-1200
2014, First Edition. Ithaca : Cornell University Press. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked black cloth boards, showing faint shelfwear only. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Provenance; bookplate of Capt Richard Campbell, OBE, RN. Item #477361
Physical description; xviii, 286 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 26 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-279) and index. Contents; Let them exhibit holiness – A clerical spirituality – Resplendent in gold – Women and men – Reform – Good lordship. Subjects; Church vestments – Europe – History – To 1500. Clergy – Clothing – Europe – History – To 1500.
Price: €425.00