THE BOOK OF HOURS OF LOUIS OF ORLEANS FACSIMILE, LIMITED EDITION. (Das Stundenbuch Ludwigs von Orléans). Limited edition full facsimile, this one number 53 of only 980 copies published, together with its accompanying commentary. Both volumes housed in a decorated Slip Box. Lovely binding, blind decorated terracotta calf, with three-sided gilt edging. The main volume is in full leather, whereas the commentary volume is quarter leather, with boards matching slip box colour. Facsimile illustrated in colour throughout, and printed in high quality, circa 240 pages. Commentary 223 pages, and contains the complete translation. Sterligow von Andrej, translated from Russian by Eberhard Fleischmann. The original of the facsimile manuscript is in the possession of the Saltykow Stschedrin State Public Library in Leningrad. It is stored under the signature Lat. The illumination of the small manuscript is really extraordinary because of its sophisticated image concept, especially in the biblical series of motifs, which are extremely rare in books of hours, as well as because of the magnificent floral decorations on the pages. The item “THE BOOK OF HOURS OF LOUIS OF ORLEANS FACSIMILE, LIMITED EDITION” is in sale since Wednesday, December 30, 2020. This item is in the category “Books\Antiquarian & Collectible”. The seller is “jeeves058″ and is located in Xemxija. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Special Attributes: Illuminated
- Subject: Religion & Spirituality
- Topic: Christianity, Bibles
- Year Printed: 1980
- Region: Europe
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
- Binding: Leather
- Original/Facsimile: Facsimile
- Language: Latin, German
- Author: Sterligow von Andrej
- Publisher: Insel Verlag