Bibliotheek der Rijksuniversiteit (Utrecht)
Horst (Koert van der)

(22.5 cm), 392 pp., illustrations. Publisher’s pictorial wrappers. - Selection of 4th-20th century manuscripts, including illuminated manuscripts, and 15th-18th century books from the Utrecht University Library, compiled on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of its foundation; 210 catalogue entries. The book contains short essays on bequests and on the libraries of Utrecht chapters and monasteries which formed the basis of the Bibliotheek. Full catalogue entries with commentaries and illustrations of most books and manuscripts. Second edition of the catalogue, with the addition of a list of corrections (pp.391-392). ¶ Very good copy.