Wenzels Bibel - Faksimile - 1990
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Wenzels Bibel - Faksimile, a closed bundle comprising an 8-page facsimile of the Wenzelsbibel (original ca. 1390–1400, Prague) with 4 introductory paper leaves and 4 sewn parchment facsimile pages, ca. 54 × 38 cm per side, published by ADEVA in the 20th century as a non-original facsimile edition.
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Bundled partial facsimile of the famous Wenzelsbibel, one of the most significant medieval splendid manuscripts of Europe (Original ca. 1390–1400, Prague).
The present lot consists of a total of 8 pages:
• 4 pages introductory/title leaves on paper
• 4 pages high-quality facsimiles on thick parchment, sewn
(none of the sheets loose)
Edited by the Akademische Druck- und Verlagsanstalt (ADEVA), Graz, in the 20th century.
The leaves show richly illuminated scenes and floral scrolls in the style of the original manuscript and served as a bibliophile facsimile edition for collectors and institutions.
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Condition:
The parchment facsimile leaves are in excellent condition, without damage, cracks or creases.
The introductory and title leaves on paper show light, age-related signs of wear, but no creases, cracks or defects.
Overall a very well-kept, collector-worthy lot.
On the photographs visible dark areas are light-related shadows of the shot.
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Dimensions
Please enter here, e.g.:
Approx. 54 × 38 cm (per side)
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Additional notes
• It is explicitly a FAKSIMILE, not an original manuscript.
• Sold as a closed lot, not individually.
Bundled partial facsimile of the famous Wenzelsbibel, one of the most significant medieval splendid manuscripts of Europe (Original ca. 1390–1400, Prague).
The present lot consists of a total of 8 pages:
• 4 pages introductory/title leaves on paper
• 4 pages high-quality facsimiles on thick parchment, sewn
(none of the sheets loose)
Edited by the Akademische Druck- und Verlagsanstalt (ADEVA), Graz, in the 20th century.
The leaves show richly illuminated scenes and floral scrolls in the style of the original manuscript and served as a bibliophile facsimile edition for collectors and institutions.
⸻
Condition:
The parchment facsimile leaves are in excellent condition, without damage, cracks or creases.
The introductory and title leaves on paper show light, age-related signs of wear, but no creases, cracks or defects.
Overall a very well-kept, collector-worthy lot.
On the photographs visible dark areas are light-related shadows of the shot.
⸺
Dimensions
Please enter here, e.g.:
Approx. 54 × 38 cm (per side)
⸺
Additional notes
• It is explicitly a FAKSIMILE, not an original manuscript.
• Sold as a closed lot, not individually.
Details
Number of Books
1
Book Title
Wenzels Bibel - Faksimile
Publication year oldest item
1990
Width
38 cm
Number of pages
8
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