Sir Edward Sullivan (2) (1822–1885)

Author of The Book of Kells

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The Book of Kells (1986) 243 copies

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Legal name: Sullivan, Sir Edward
Birthdate: 1822
Date of death: 1885
Gender: male

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The Book of Kells by Sir Edward Sullivan

Lovely plates and good explanations. Although the Lindisfarne Gospels are my favorite, this is a close second.

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auntieknickers | 1 other review | Feb 1, 2008 |

The Book of Kells described by Sir Edward Sullivan,… by Sir Edward Sullivan

This book is a reprint of a 1920 edition and contains the following:
Description P. 1-48
Plates I - XXIV
Additional commentary by Johan Adolf Bruun P, 101-138

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