Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling - first UK edition

by Ross King - signed

The author relates the four-year endeavor by Michelangelo and his hand-picked staff of constructing the frescoes for the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. A great day-to-day perspective of life on the scaffolds against the backdrop of 16th century Italy and the Papal court of Julius II. 

Book has wine-red boards with the title in gold on the spine. Signed by the author on the title page, otherwise unmarked inside and out. Dark blue end papers, two maps follow the table of contents and the book is illustrated with portraits, maps and other illustrations which aid the reader in visualizing the period, the people, and the work itself. All corners sharp; book is Fine.

Jacket is illustrated with studies from various works by Michelangelo, price intact at GBP 17.99, always mylar-protected in Fine condition.