Little Book of Love: A facsimile of the complete manuscript

By Palatino Press

A complete illuminated manuscript in 36 full page color plates Petit Livre d'Amour (Little Book of Love) is a collection of love poems written by Pierre Sala (1457-1529), an antiquary and valet de chambre of Louis XII. Dedicated by the author to his mistress and wife-to-be Marguerite Builloud, the poems are noted for their realistic portrayal of love, lamenting its hardships and uncertainties. The manuscript is hand-written by Sala in gold ink and its exquisite miniatures attributed to the so-called 'Master of the Chronique Scandaleuse' a celebrated illuminator active in Paris at the time. The manuscript is presently held by the British Library, London.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1499736355
• ISBN13: 9781499736359
• Release Date: August 2014
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 42 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.7" x 0.1" x 7.4"