Lot no. 181
The Godescalc Gospels. Facsimile of the illuminated manuscript Ms. Nouv. Acq. Lat. 1203 in the Bibliothèque nationale de France. 2 vols. (facs. and comm.) Munich, Faksimle Verlag, 2017. 131 pp. 4°. Blind-printed red cloth with clasps (facs.) and cloth. (comm.) in gilt-stamped cloth. Cassette with mont. Vignette. One of 980 copies numbered in Arabic. - In the original cardboard box. - Facsimile of the manuscript commissioned by Charlemagne and his wife Hildegard between 781-783. The text, written on purple-backed parchment, is accompanied by 6 full-page illuminations depicting the Evangelists, Christ and the Fountain of Life. - A copy fresh from the press. 2 vols. (facs. and comm.) Blind-stamped red leather with clasps (facs.) and cloth. (comm.) in gilt-stamped cloth. Cassette with mounted vignette. - One of 980 copies numbered in Arabic. - In original cardboard box. - Facsimile of the manuscript commissioned by Charlemagne and his wife Hildegard between 781-783. The text, written on purple-backed parchment, is accompanied by 6 full-page illuminations depicting the Evangelists, Christ and the Fountain of Life. - A copy fresh from the press.
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14163 Berlin - Germany
04/26/2025
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