To read the rest of the Financial Times' recent article which talks about The Highgrove Florilegium and its place amongst other florilegia in the long history of botanical painting, please click here
You will find information about the highest quality facsimile publications from important original material held in the collections of libraries and museums around the world. These limited edition publications are available for purchase by institutions and private collectors.
New BBC4 Series Illuminations: The Private Lives of Medieval Kings
Dr Janina Ramirez unlocks the secrets of illuminated manuscripts that were custom-made for kings and explores the medieval world they reveal.
Available until 30th Jan 2012 on iplayer. Watch it here.
Master Binder James Brockman discusses his work on the The Highgrove Florilegium with HRH The Prince of Wales
Royal Manuscripts: The Genius of Illumination at the British Library
1th November 2011 - 13th March 2012
Discover the British Library’s unique collection of medieval and Renaissance illuminated manuscripts. Collected by the kings and queens of England over 800 years, these treasures are outstanding examples of the decorative and figurative painting of the era. Amongst other manuscripts in this superb new exhibition is the Bedford Book of Hours, of which a limited edition facsimile bound in red velvet is available to purchase from Addison Publications. Click here to find out more about the exhibition.
Thinking of publishing a rare manuscript?
Addison Publications also take on commissions to photograph, design, print and bind facsimiles of important and rare books. We have extensive experience in the handling and publishing of ancient and treasured manuscripts and the team have worked on many major publications for libraries and private individuals over the years, including the famous
11th Century Domesday Book. Please contact us if you would like to hear more.
