Medieval Birds in the Sherborne Missal

by Janet Backhouse

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The Sherborne Missal, one of the greatest of English medieval manuscripts, contains a wealth of marginal illustrations of wild birds, painted with great skill and accuracy. From over 170 images, over half can be clearly identified to 40 species, and although many are imaginary birds and fantasies, the manuscript offers an unparalleled insight into a fascinating aspect of England's natural history in the middle ages.
  • ISBN10 0802084346
  • ISBN13 9780802084347
  • Publish Date 29 December 2001 (first published 15 April 2001)
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 27 January 2021
  • Publish Country CA
  • Imprint University of Toronto Press
  • Format Paperback (US Trade)
  • Pages 64
  • Language English