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The Psalms of David, Illuminated by Owen Jones. Better known as the Victoria Psalter.
Jones, Owen · London
- Author
- Jones, Owen
- Date
- 1861
- Place
- London
- Publisher
- Day & Son
- Language
- English
- Binding
- Folio.(12" x 16.25") Large folio of very ornate deeply embossed brown leather to beveled boards and spine. All edges gilt. Minor edgewear, corners lightly rubbed, upper board slightly bowed, very light rubbing to the leather at highest points. Armorial bookplate of Alfred Octavius Hartley to front pastedown. Mild foxing to first and last blank leaf, some foxing to some pages, mostly to margins (see pic). A beautiful book, inside and out. Every page a masterpiece of 19th century chromolithography, with 104 chromolithographic illuminated pages in 8 colors.
- Format
- Owen Jones (1809–1874) was a pioneering British architect, designer, and design theorist best known for his influential work in color theory, ornamentation, and printing, particularly chromolithography. He was instrumental in shaping Victorian design sensibilities and had a lasting impact on modern design through his writings and decorative work. Owen Jones's Victoria Psalter, published between 1861 and 1862, is renowned for its elaborate chromolithographic pages. Each page features a palette of eight distinct colors: gold, black, three shades of red, and three shades of blue. This intricate color scheme was achieved through a meticulous printing process, requiring a separate lithographic stone for each color. Consequently, every page underwent eight separate printings to apply all the colors accurately, demanding precise alignment to ensure proper registration of the hues. The Victoria Psalter stands as a testament to the zenith of Victorian chromolithography, reflecting Jones's dedication to merging traditional manuscript illumination with contemporary printing techniques. Its rich color palette and detailed designs exemplify the fusion of artistry and technological advancement characteristic of the era.
- Category
- Bibles & Prayer Books
- Record
- S.I.9349
Folio.(12" x 16.25") 1861. London: Day & Son. Large folio of very ornate deeply embossed brown leather to beveled boards and spine. All edges gilt. Minor edgewear, corners lightly rubbed, upper board slightly bowed, very light rubbing to the leather at highest points. Armorial bookplate of Alfred Octavius Hartley to front pastedown. Mild foxing to first and last blank leaf, some foxing to some pages, mostly to margins (see pic). A beautiful book, inside and out. Every page a masterpiece of 19th century chromolithography, with 104 chromolithographic illuminated pages in 8 colors. Owen Jones (1809–1874) was a pioneering British architect, designer, and design theorist best known for his influential work in color theory, ornamentation, and printing, particularly chromolithography. He was instrumental in shaping Victorian design sensibilities and had a lasting impact on modern design through his writings and decorative work. Owen Jones's Victoria Psalter, published between 1861 and 1862, is renowned for its elaborate chromolithographic pages. Each page features a palette of eight distinct colors: gold, black, three shades of red, and three shades of blue. This intricate color scheme was achieved through a meticulous printing process, requiring a separate lithographic stone for each color. Consequently, every page underwent eight separate printings to apply all the colors accurately, demanding precise alignment to ensure proper registration of the hues. The Victoria Psalter stands as a testament to the zenith of Victorian chromolithography, reflecting Jones's dedication to merging traditional manuscript illumination with contemporary printing techniques. Its rich color palette and detailed designs exemplify the fusion of artistry and technological advancement characteristic of the era.
Condition
Very Good
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