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GOOD NEWS FOR THE US BUYERS. We cover this cost. Beyond the item price. According to one version of a legend already recorded in the Middle Ages, the scribe was a monk who broke his monastic vows and was sentenced to be walled up alive. To escape death, he. Promised to create, in one night, a book to glorify the monastery forever, including all human knowledge. The Devil completed the manuscript, and the monk added the Devil’s picture as a tribute. In tests to recreate the work, it is estimated that reproducing the calligraphy alone (without the illustrations or embellishments) would have taken twenty years of non-stop writing. National Library of Sweeden. Uxurious black leatherbound- gold foil lettering. It is unclear exactly how the medieval manuscript came about. But we know that it was written in the Kingdom of Bohemia – now the western part of Czechia – sometime between 1204 and 1230. Among other things, the manuscript contains a complete Bible, historical texts, magic formulas and spells. With the Devil’s help? A legend concerning the origin of the Codex Gigas relates that a lone scribe wrote the entire work over the course of a single night. When the scribe realised that the task was beyond his powers, he asked the Devil for help. The legend has absolutely no basis in reality. However, it does testify to the fact that the size of the Devil’s Bible made such an impression that people accounted for its origins with reference to the supernatural. Jerusalem and the Devil. The two full-page pictures on a spread towards the end of the book show Heavenly Jerusalem and the portrait of the Devil. The positioning of the pictures highlights the difference between the symbol of hope and salvation on the one hand, and that of darkness and evil on the other. Author portrait, heaven and earth. The three marginal pictures are found in Antiquities of the Jews, written by Josephus Flavius. The first is a portrait of the author placed next to the prologue of the work. The others consist of two orbs found right at the beginning. These pictures represent heaven and earth and illustrate the beginning of the Creation story. These are the only pictures found throughout the Codex Gigas with a link to the text. Histo­ry of the Codex Gigas. The Codex Gigas was created for a Bohemian monastery, but was brought to Sweden as spoils of war in the 17th century. The codex gigas is the largest extant medieval manuscript in the world. It is also known as the devil’s bible, because of a large illustration of the devil on the inside and the legend surrounding its creation. It is thought to have been created in the early 12th century, in the benedictine monastery of podlazice in bohemia modern. Limited to just 1. Hand-bound by a master bookbinder/rare -medieval manuscript expert with 40 years of expertise in book restoration. He original’s dimensions are 36in tall, 20in wide, and 9in thick. The weight is a staggering 165 pounds! Our reproduction is still very large, but a smaller version of the original. Reproduction of the authentic dimensions is also available.

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Rupert Annual 1948; 1949; 1951; 1952; 1955. Pedigree Books : Not Stated. 9.5″ by 7″. 120; 120; 124; 120; 107pp. A set of five bright copies from the limited facsimile edition of’The Rupert Annual,’ each enclosed in its original slipcase. Colour Plates, Illustrated, Limited Edition, Publishers’ Original Binding, With Dustwrapper. This book weighs 3 KG when packed. Five facsimile reproductions from the original editions of’The Rupert Annual,’ in a limited edition to 11,000 copies, each with its own individual number. Copies of the original volumes have understandably become increasingly scarce and hard to obtain. First appearing in the’Daily Express’ in 1920, the strips feature the popular character of Rupert Bear, taken over and made popular by Alfred Bestall in 1935. The present set is comprised of the following:’Rupert 1948 Annual,’ numbered 01384 to front free endpaper. Without certificate from the limited edition. Rupert 1949 Annual,’ number 01239 to this book belongs to’ page and certificate from Pedigree Books loosely inserted. Rupert 1951 Annual,’ number 07964 to’this book belongs to’ page and certificate from Pedigree Books loosely inserted. Rupert 1952 Annual’ number 01767 to’this book belongs to’ page and certificate from Pedigree Books loosely inserted. Rupert 1955 Annual,’ number 08918 to certificate from Pedigree Books loosely inserted. Each volume enclosed in its original slipcase. In the original publisher’s printed wraps and boards binding. Pages bright and clean. Fine – Very well preserved copy showing very little wear. Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy. Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones. Often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy. Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will. Be described in the condition report under’condition. Good Only – Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair. As with good only above but with other faults. Leaving a compromised copy even after repair. Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them. Attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. Please ask for details and conditions. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques.

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A Must-Have For Any Collector! Monastery of Iona (United Kingdom) – Ca. A UNESCO World Heritage document and arguably the most famous. Manuscript in the world: intricate interlace and Celtic knots in a masterpiece of insular illumination. Limited to just 199. Bound by a master bookbinder/old medieval manuscript expert with 40 years of expertise in book restoration. 800 – Monastery os St Columba, Iona (Scotland) by unknown Irish Monks. Monastic community of Kells; Archbishop Ussher, crown possession under Charles II. Eusebian canon tables; Jerome’s Vulgate gospels with Argumenta and Breves Causae; additional readings in Old Latin. A4, 210 x 297cm, 8.3″ x 11.7″. The Book of Kells, also known as the Codex Cenannensis or Leabhar Cheanannais, is an illuminated manuscript containing the four Gospels of the New Testament. Crafted in a Columban monastery, it likely began on the Isle of Iona in Scotland in the early 8th century. After a Viking raid, it was moved to Kells, Ireland, where it may have been completed in the early 9th century. The book’s lavishly decorated pages feature intricate Christian iconography, Celtic knots, and vibrant colors, making it a pinnacle of Insular illumination. Manuscript contains the four Gospels of the New Testament. It was likely produced in a monastery on the Isle of Iona in Scotland during the early 8th century. After a Viking raid, the book was relocated to Kells, Ireland, possibly in the 9th century. The manuscript showcases remarkable early-medieval miniatures, including full-page illustrations of Christ, Mary with Child, and the Evangelists. Elaborate typefaces and finely patterned initials adorned with luminous colors demonstrate the masterful technical expertise behind its creation. Notably, the Book of Kells features unconventional materials: orpiment, a rare arsenic sulfide mineral, replaces gold, and lapis lazuli, exclusively found in Afghanistan at the time, contributes to its vibrant blue hues. The manuscript’s charm extends to whimsical depictions, such as a letter “N” formed by two small men tugging each other’s beards and a mouse pursued by a cat after stealing a communion wafer. Please note that “Gold ink” is not used in our facsimiles to reproduce illuminated manuscripts.

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This collection of 25 books is a facsimile reproduction of the 1874 edition of Charles Dickens’ works. The books are hardback, illustrated, and written in English. The books are published by GE Fabbri Ltd and are considered to be collectible and of value.

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DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY. OF THE PIONEER LIFE OF. THIS BEAUTIFULLY BOUND VOLUME IN SOFT WORN LEATHER. IS A WONDERFUL, HAND CRAFTED RECREATION OF. THE 1840 FIRST EDITION OF THE BOOK OF MORMON, CREATED BY ONE OF THE. MOST DEDICATED AND INSPIRED LDS ARTISTS IN THE WORLD AND. AS BROTHER HAMBLIN MIGHT HAVE OWNED HIMSELF. IT IS VERY SIMPLY, A TREASURE. DETAILS ON THE MANUSCRIPT: An Account Written by the Hand of Mormon, Upon Plates Taken from the Plates of Nephi. By Joseph Smith, Junior, Author and Proprietor. Palmyra [NY]: Printed by E. Grandin, for the Author. EACH VOLUME IS A ONE-OF-A-KIND WORK OF ART. THE EXTERIOR LEATHER COVER. IS ALWAYS UNIQUELY BEAUTIFUL. THE INTERIOR HOWEVER USES. THE SAME PAPER STOCK. THE SAME TYPE FACE. AND FONTS USED IN THE. A REPLICA SIGNATURE OF THE. AN EXPERTS EVALUATION AS WELL AS ALL THE SIGNATURES OF THE WITNESSES (SEE IMAGES). Your book impressed me with the detailing! When I can ever afford to… You do an incredible job! WHILE CROSSING THE PLAINS, ON THEIR WAY TO SALT LAKE CITY, MANY OF THE COVERS OF THE SAINTS COPIES OF THE BOOKS WOULD BE RUINED OR LOST. THE INGENIOUS AND DO-IT -YOURSELF APPROACH AT THAT TIME, INVOLVED STICHING A NEW, HAND MADE LEATHER COVER ONTO THE BOOK, THERBY PRESERVING IT’S INTEGRITY. THIS EDITION FAITHFULLY AND BEAUTIFULLY REPLICATES THIS APPEARANCE. THERE ARE ACTUALLY MORE THAN SEVERAL ORIGINAL COPIES, JUST LIKE THIS, IN EXISTENCE TODAY. THROUGH A SPECIAL PROCESS PERFECTED BY THE ARTIST, THE VOLUME IS AGED IN APPEARANCE TO RECREATE ITS ORIGINAL COUNTERPART. RECREATING EVERY SINGLE WORD ORIGINALLY TRANSCRIBED BY THE PROPHET JOSEPH SMITH. STEPS HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO MAKE SURE THAT THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN AGAIN. THESE PAGES ARE COPIED DIRECTLY FROM ONE OF THE ORIGINAL, FIRST EDITIONS, OF THE BOOK OF MORMON. IT IS A REPRODUCTION BUT IT HAS BEEN REPRODUCED AND TRANSFERRED DIRECTLY FROM THE PAGES OF A VOLUME THAT HAS BEEN BELONGED TO THE SAME FAMILY FOR GENERATIONS. These copies have what may appear to be defects but are actually an intended part of the process to give the appearance of being almost 200 years old. WHAT AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO BE ABLE TO OWN THIS ONE OF A KIND PIECE OF AMERICAN HISTORY AND ARGUABLY ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL SPIRITUAL WORKS OF OUR TIME. SOMETHING YOU CAN CERTAINLY SHOW YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND OF COURSE, BRING TO CHURCH. JUST HOLDING THIS VOLUME IN YOUR HANDS IS AN EXCITING EXPERIENCE. THE QUALITY IS OUTSTANDING AND WILL LAST ANOTHER 177 YEARS. DON’T MISS OUT! ALSO, PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT EACH VOLUME IS CREATED INDIVIDUALLY AND HANDCRAFTED AND SO WILL NOT BE A DUPLICATE. THE VOLUME IN THE PHOTO IS FOR EXAMPLE ONLY. (box in photo is an additional cost). History of the Manuscripts. Joseph Smith kept the original manuscript himself and eventually deposited it in the cornerstone of the Nauvoo House when it was being built. When the Nauvoo house was torn down in the early 1900’s, the original manuscript was discovered. It had been water damaged over the years in storage. The good sheets were divided between those present. All of these pages found their way into private libraries and are not on display to the general public. The largest portions are in the LDS Church library and the Wilford C. Occasionally, a very few photocopies of individual pages have appeared in official LDS Church publications over the years. History of the Book of Mormon Printing’s. The first edition of the Book of Mormon came out in March of 1830. The 1840 and 1842 Nauvoo editions were the last two editions printed in Joseph Smith’s lifetime. In 1869, Brigham Young had the 1842 edition reprinted in his newly invented phonetic alphabet. Apostle Orson Pratt was in charge of the 1879 revision, which was the first version with verses and foot notes. Apostle James Talmage was in charge of the 1920 revision, which put the text into two columns and changed the footnotes. McConkie was a key influence in the 1981 revision with new foot notes, cross references and a revised Topical Guide. As these editions were printed in following years, the printing dates were updated without changing the text. Thus, the text of all Books of Mormon dated from 1921 to 1980 is the same as 1920. In summary, there are seven regular English versions of the Book of Mormon officially printed by the authority of the LDS Church in America (1830, 1837, 1840, 1842, 1879, 1920, and 1981). Of these seven different versions, the 1837 Kirtland edition is the most rare. There are multiple reasons for this; one is that very few were printed. Another is that time has taken its toll with the old leather and paper to the point that many of these have deteriorated into nonexistence. A third reason is that this edition contained the largest portion of the major changes that are still printed in today’s modern edition. Please take the opportunity to view some of my other auctions as many of the titles I stock are out-of-print and no longer available at most book stores. FIRST NAUVOO EDITION OF THE 1840 BOOK OF MORMON (Third edition overall), CREATED BY ONE OF THE. FIRST NAUVOO EDITION OF THE 1840 BOOK OF MORMON (Third edition overall). An Account Written by the Hand of Mormon, Upon Plates Taken from the Plates of Nephi. Nauvoo[ILL]: Printed by Robinson and Smith, for the Author, 1840. OWNING THIS BEAUTIFUL, LEATHER BOUND, NUMBERED, DIRECT TRANSFER OF THE FIRST NAUVOO EDITION OF THE 1840 BOOK OF MORMON IS CERTAINLY AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR US ALL. THE VOLUME IS HAND BOUND AND LOVINGLY, EXPERTLY CRAFTED WITH A HEAVY, STURDY LEATHER BINDING, AGED IN APPEARANCE TO MIMIC ITS ORIGINAL COUNTERPART AND RECREATING EVERY SINGLE WORD ORIGINALLY TRANSCRIBED BY THE PROPHET JOSEPH SMITH. EACH BOOK HAS BEEN HANDCRAFTED AND AGED 185 YEARS TO SIMULATE THE ORIGINAL 1840 BOOKS. EVERY BOOK IS DONE PERSONALLY BY BOOK BINDER STEVE BLAKE WHO WAS INSPIRED AFTER HAVING A FIRST EDITION IN HIS FAMILY FOR MANY YEARS, DECIDED TO RECREATE THIS VOLUME SO EVERYONE COULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THEIR OWN. EACH BOOK IS NUMBERED AND SIGNED. DUE TO IT BEING HANDCRAFTED, NO TWO BOOKS AGING WILL LOOK EXACTLY ALIKE. WHAT AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO BE ABLE TO OWN THIS ONE-OF-A-KIND PIECE OF AMERICAN HISTORY AND ARGUABLY ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL SPIRITUAL WORKS OF OUR TIME. THE QUALITY IS OUTSTANDING AND WILL LAST ANOTHER 187 YEARS. It had been water-damaged over the years in storage. The largest portions are in the LDS Church Library and the Wilford C. Apostle Orson Pratt was in charge of the 1879 revision, which was the first version with verses and footnotes. McConkie was a key influence in the 1981 revision with new footnotes, cross references and a revised Topical Guide. Of these seven different versions, the 1837 Kirtland Edition is the most rare. There are multiple reasons for this, and one is that very few were printed. There’s been some confusion regarding these volumes, which I regret and will attempt to correct. If you will read the description, it clearly states that the book is recreated from an original copy owned by the publisher. It is a direct print from an original copy of the book. Each of the volumes is individually hand crafted by one of the most gifted, dedicated and truly inspired artists in this discipline. Some of the work might take a bit longer to create and the materials, sources are harder to collect. In any event; we promise the prices asked are not intended to be egregious. One situation that should be mentioned is that the LDS Church has requested the insertion of a discreet marker, within each produced work, to help prevent the re-sale of these volumes as authentic, original, period pieces. The origin of the book, as it is a direct copy from the printers own family owned volume, and the fact that it is entirely handcrafted by the printer himself, puts this work in the same category as a print done from an original by, as an example, Norman Rockwell (the first artist who comes to mind). It is a limited edition replica print that is unique and actually quite rare. The item “LDS THE BOOK OF MORMON LEATHER BOUND 1840 NAUVOO FIRST EDITION REPRODUCTION” is in sale since Saturday, September 8, 2018. This item is in the category “Books\Antiquarian & Collectible”. The seller is “lauriroo_2″ and is located in St. George, Utah. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay.

• Binding: Leather
• Author: Joseph Smith Jr.
• Subject: Religion & Spirituality
• Topic: Mormonism
• Original/Facsimile: Original
• Special Attributes: 1st Edition
• Publisher: Blake

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