Johannes Gutenberg / Ricardo J. Vicent (editor) - Biblia de 42 líneas - 1995-1997
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Johannes Gutenberg and editor Ricardo J. Vicent present Biblia de 42 líneas, a luxury facsimile edition numbered 196/690, published in 1995 by Vicent García Editores S.A. in three volumes.
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Johannes Gutenberg – 42-line Bible – Luxury facsimile edition 196/690 – Vicent García Editores – 1995 – 3 volumes
THE GUTENBERG BIBLE – 42-LINE BIBLE – LUXURY FACSIMILE EDITION – 1995
Magnificent facsimile edition of the famous Gutenberg Bible, also known as the 42-line Bible, published in Valencia in 1995 by Vicent García Editores.
This is a carefully reproduced copy of the volume kept at the Public Library of Burgos, produced through a complex artisanal process of printing, manual retouching, binding and decoration.
The Gutenberg Bible, originally printed around 1454-1455 by Johannes Gutenberg, is one of the great milestones in the history of the Western printing press and one of the most important books in history.
This edition reproduces the characteristics of the historic Burgos volume, including its gothic typeface, two-column text layout, and ornamentation.
LIMITED AND NUMBERED EDITION
Copy number 196 of 690, tirage A, with notarial certification, signature and identifying seal.
The edition was produced in 1995 under the direction of master printer and editor Ricardo J. Vicent.
The pages of the facsimile underwent a careful reproduction process, with artisanal intervention to achieve a faithful presentation to the original.
CONTENTS OF THE LOT: 3 VOLUMES
VOLUME I – GUTENBERG BIBLE
* Facsimile edition.
* Dimensions: 41.5 × 32 × 9.3 cm.
* Bibliographic extent: 678 pages.
* Reproduction of the first volume of the historic exemplar.
* Brown leather binding, with geometric relief decoration and medieval-inspired metal closures.
VOLUME II – GUTENBERG BIBLE
* Facsimile edition.
* Dimensions: 41.5 × 32 × 9.4 cm.
* Bibliographic extent: 634 pages.
* Reproduction of the second volume.
* Matching binding to the first volume, with relief decoration and metal closures.
VOLUME III – STUDIES BOOK
Title: Johannes Gutenberg – The 42-Line Bible. Commentary on the Burgos facsimile.
* Dimensions: 32.5 × 23.5 × 1.5 cm.
* Bibliographic extent: 120 pages.
* Hard blue cover binding with gold inscriptions and decoration.
* Complementary volume dedicated to the study of the work and its historical and bibliographic context.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE EDITION
* Work: Gutenberg Bible – The 42-Line Bible.
* Original printer: Johannes Gutenberg.
* Facsimile publisher: Vicent García Editores.
* Place of publication: Valencia, Spain.
* Year of edition: 1995.
* Type: Luxury facsimile edition.
* Tirage: A.
* Numerated copy: 196/690.
* Notarial certification.
* Number of volumes: 3.
* Facsimile bindings: decorated leather with metal closures.
* Biblical text: Latin, reproduced in gothic type.
CONDITION
Good overall condition apparent in all three volumes, with minor signs of conservation and handling inherent to the passage of time.
The bindings feature attractive relief decoration and preserve their metal closures.
The interior shows a careful reproduction of the Gothic text and decorative elements of the historic exemplar.
Carefully review the photographs, which are part of the description and allow assessment of the books’ real condition.
SALE CONTENT
The two large facsimile volumes of the Gutenberg Bible and its complementary study book are offered together, forming a three-volume set.
The notarial certification included with the work is included, corresponding to copy 196/690 of tirage A.
A standout bibliophile piece, particularly interesting for collectors of luxury facsimiles, historical books, incunabula, the history of printing, and European bibliographic heritage.
Johannes Gutenberg – 42-line Bible – Luxury facsimile edition 196/690 – Vicent García Editores – 1995 – 3 volumes
THE GUTENBERG BIBLE – 42-LINE BIBLE – LUXURY FACSIMILE EDITION – 1995
Magnificent facsimile edition of the famous Gutenberg Bible, also known as the 42-line Bible, published in Valencia in 1995 by Vicent García Editores.
This is a carefully reproduced copy of the volume kept at the Public Library of Burgos, produced through a complex artisanal process of printing, manual retouching, binding and decoration.
The Gutenberg Bible, originally printed around 1454-1455 by Johannes Gutenberg, is one of the great milestones in the history of the Western printing press and one of the most important books in history.
This edition reproduces the characteristics of the historic Burgos volume, including its gothic typeface, two-column text layout, and ornamentation.
LIMITED AND NUMBERED EDITION
Copy number 196 of 690, tirage A, with notarial certification, signature and identifying seal.
The edition was produced in 1995 under the direction of master printer and editor Ricardo J. Vicent.
The pages of the facsimile underwent a careful reproduction process, with artisanal intervention to achieve a faithful presentation to the original.
CONTENTS OF THE LOT: 3 VOLUMES
VOLUME I – GUTENBERG BIBLE
* Facsimile edition.
* Dimensions: 41.5 × 32 × 9.3 cm.
* Bibliographic extent: 678 pages.
* Reproduction of the first volume of the historic exemplar.
* Brown leather binding, with geometric relief decoration and medieval-inspired metal closures.
VOLUME II – GUTENBERG BIBLE
* Facsimile edition.
* Dimensions: 41.5 × 32 × 9.4 cm.
* Bibliographic extent: 634 pages.
* Reproduction of the second volume.
* Matching binding to the first volume, with relief decoration and metal closures.
VOLUME III – STUDIES BOOK
Title: Johannes Gutenberg – The 42-Line Bible. Commentary on the Burgos facsimile.
* Dimensions: 32.5 × 23.5 × 1.5 cm.
* Bibliographic extent: 120 pages.
* Hard blue cover binding with gold inscriptions and decoration.
* Complementary volume dedicated to the study of the work and its historical and bibliographic context.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE EDITION
* Work: Gutenberg Bible – The 42-Line Bible.
* Original printer: Johannes Gutenberg.
* Facsimile publisher: Vicent García Editores.
* Place of publication: Valencia, Spain.
* Year of edition: 1995.
* Type: Luxury facsimile edition.
* Tirage: A.
* Numerated copy: 196/690.
* Notarial certification.
* Number of volumes: 3.
* Facsimile bindings: decorated leather with metal closures.
* Biblical text: Latin, reproduced in gothic type.
CONDITION
Good overall condition apparent in all three volumes, with minor signs of conservation and handling inherent to the passage of time.
The bindings feature attractive relief decoration and preserve their metal closures.
The interior shows a careful reproduction of the Gothic text and decorative elements of the historic exemplar.
Carefully review the photographs, which are part of the description and allow assessment of the books’ real condition.
SALE CONTENT
The two large facsimile volumes of the Gutenberg Bible and its complementary study book are offered together, forming a three-volume set.
The notarial certification included with the work is included, corresponding to copy 196/690 of tirage A.
A standout bibliophile piece, particularly interesting for collectors of luxury facsimiles, historical books, incunabula, the history of printing, and European bibliographic heritage.
Details
Number of books
3
Subject
Bibles, History, Religion
Book title
Biblia de 42 líneas
Author/ Illustrator
Johannes Gutenberg / Ricardo J. Vicent (editor)
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1995
Publication year youngest item
1997
Height
41.5 cm
Edition
Special edition
Width
32 cm
Language
Latin, Spanish
Original language
No
Publisher
Vicent García Editores S.A.
Binding/ Material
Leather
Number of pages
1432
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