The Ferrell-Vogüé Machaut manuscript

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Call Number
ML96.4.G85 F4 2014 v.1
Status
In-Library Use Only
Call Number
ML96.4.G85 F4 2014 v.2
Status
In-Library Use Only

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Summary

Full facsimile reproduction of a medieval French manuscript (MS Vg), containing the literary and musical works of Guillaume de Machaut; originally owned by Jean, duke of Berry, now in the collection of James E. and Elizabeth J. Ferrell (currently on loan to the Parker Library, Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, England).

Contents

Volume I. Introductory study (Description and contents -- Vg to 1389 : Jean de Berry and Gaston Fébus -- Vg at the court of Aragon, 1389-1458 -- The rediscovery of Vg : from Machault d'Arnouville to Vogüé, c. 1750-1916 -- The plunder and restitution of Vg : the Nazi era and its aftermath, 1940-9 / by Carla Schapreau -- Art-historical commentary / by Domenic Leo -- Appendix 1, Modern documents pertaining directly or indirectly to Vg -- Appendix 2, Description of miniatures -- Appendix 3, Gathering structure -- Appendix 4, Notes on the photography and image preparation; gutter images) -- Volume II. Facsimile.

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