Historical information
This book was translated from the French of M. Jules Labarte.
Physical description
Charcoal hard covered book with over 200 beautiful black and white woodcut illustrations.
Illustrations include:
Ivory chair at Ravenna - Abbey of Lorsch
Martha and Mary advancing to the savior (Chichester Cathedral sculpture)
The Navicella mosaic by Giotto
Crown of Charlemagne (Imperial Treasury Vienna)
Sword of Charlemagne (Imperial Treasury Vienna)
Shrine of the Migi (Cologne Cathedral)
Cup of Lapis Lazuli
Iron Crown of the Lombards (Monza Cathedral)
Irish Harp
Bayeux Tapestry
Inscriptions & markings
Library cards, dates stamps, etc