This a thread on one of the most spectacular books in my collection. I have added several links for the readers that want even more information....
A few years ago I bought this incredible well-crafted page of a Paris Bible from around 1250 AD. What is so special about this page is the size....
Yes please :)
I really like the capitals and ornaments in this book! :D
A great family treasure!
And the nicest page of them all, dated 1530-1535. Flight into Egypt. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
During the Middle Ages, Books of Hours were very much liked manuscripts for very rich people. They were written by hand and decorated with...
That is one great calligraphy book! :wideyed:
This is a nice book. Although it does not fit my collection, I am willing to take care of it :). It would be a loss if it is been thrown away. I...
The publishing date is 1895. The prices vary from about $/€ 85 for a damaged copy to a lot more for a perfect one. The book should contain 24...
Do you mean Other Half by OH? Sorry, I am foreign....:D
Thank you Joe, for posting this interesting article. This is about the top of the market though. I am a collector of old books on the bottom of...
I have found your edition of Don Quixote. It is printed in 1799 by the London printer Cooke....
1. Unknown book, seems to be printed around the end of the 18th century. It could be bound magazine like this one. It has the same stories in it...
Is see 2 editions here:...
I see these annuals are for sale from about $20 and up when I search here:...
I don't trust myself.... [ATTACH]
Yesterday I acquired a new addition to my collection. The full title is: Missale romanum : ex decreto sacrosancti concilii Tridentini restitutum...
I think this is part of a Talmud as this link describes. [ATTACH]
According to this link, there are 4 volumes:...
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