Dinesh's photos with the keyword: Behind the glass

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Incipiunt Hore Sancte Marie ~ 14th 15th Century ~ 83 leaves Hoare or Books of Hours were noted for their vivid colours and sparkle of gold leaf on parchment leaves. This devotional, a fine example of decorative arts of the late middle ages, has both elaborate gilded initials and charmingly naïve flower border surrounding the principal pages. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_hours Under protective glass -- no Flash allowed.

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The folio Atlas with brilliant plates depicting natives, customs and the architecture of Mexico must be regarded as one of the most beautiful books ever published about a Western Hemisphere county. German born Nebel en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Nebel travelled to Mexico from 1829 to 1934. So impressive are these prints they are frequently produced to illustrate California rancho era (Except that was beneath the image)

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jun%C3%ADpero_Serra Franciscan missionary Francisco Palou wrote the first biography of his friend and his colleague Serra, now recognized as a saint in Catholic church. His text described the establishment of the church in missions in California by Serra. It is illustrated by an allegorical portrait of Serra ministering the native American and the earliest map not only to show the missions but also showing the church between Alta and Baja California. Paulo's work the first biography of a Californian personality (Copies from below the image exhibit)