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Uniform Title :
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Perceforest (Ms. Free Library of Philadelphia. Lewis E M 42:22)
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Title :
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[Single leaf from Le Roman de Perceforest : Perceforest enthroned and surrounded by courtiers].
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Publication Information :
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[Burgundy, France, ca. 1475].
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Physical Description :
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1 detached leaf : parchment, ill. ; 342 x 247 mm.
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Contents :
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This page begins the second volume of the multivolume Le Roman de Perceforest, a prose romance originally written by an anonymous author in six books between 1330 and 1344.
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Description :
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Leaf from Le Roman de Perceforest: miniature of a court scene in gray tones, with an enthroned ruler framed by a red carpet, flanked by his courtiers; with full border containing a coat of arms. Text on reverse.
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Subject Term :
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Perceforest Legendary character Art.
Courts and courtiers in art.
Romances Early works to 1800.
Manuscripts, Latin Medieval and modern Pennsylvania Philadelphia.
Illumination of books and manuscripts, Gothic Italy Bologna.
Borders Ornament areas France Burgundy 15th century.
Kings.
Thrones.
Coats of arms.
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Added Author :
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Lewis, John Frederick,
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Added Author :
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Free Library of Philadelphia.
Free Library of Philadelphia.
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Electronic Access :
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