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BUDGE, E.A. Wallis, editor (1857-1934). Lady Meux Manuscripts 2-5. The Miracles of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and The Life of Hanna (Saint Anne), and the Magical Prayers of Aheta Mikael. London: W. Griggs, 1900. 4° (371 x 321mm). Half-title, title printed in red and black, 111 chromolithographic plates on 106 sheets, Amharic text at end, some text leaves printed recto only. (Faint spotting in first few leaves.) Original blindstamped morocco in Ethiopic style, top edge gilt (light wear at edges).
LIMITED EDITION, no. 263 of 300 printed for private circulation. It contains not only a description of the Lady Meux manuscript but also the Ethiopic text, together with a complete English translation and explanations of the subject of the pictures.
LIMITED EDITION, no. 263 of 300 printed for private circulation. It contains not only a description of the Lady Meux manuscript but also the Ethiopic text, together with a complete English translation and explanations of the subject of the pictures.