BIBLIA SACRA LATINA The Gutenberg Bible ~a Quality Facsimile of the 1455 Edition
BIBLIA SACRA LATINA The Gutenberg Bible ~a Quality Facsimile of the 1455 Edition
SOLD $350.00 Sold: Jun 16, 2024 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
BIBLIA SACRA LATINATHE GUTENBERG BIBLE #555, Limited to 2,500. A FACSIMILE OF THE 1455 EDITION.16.5" x 12.5" x 4" ? Net Weight ~19.5 lbs.NOTES:Bound in calfskin, VG+ front cover, shelf marks, scuffs on back. Gilded edges show slight handling. Limited Edition published by Easton Press, Norwalk, CT. Lithography by Falcon Press, Nashville, TN.Vellum paper by Finch Fine Papers, Glens Falls, NY. Italian Leather by Cortina of NYC, New York. Each Bible Book is Color illumined on its beginning pages, succeeding chapters are in plain typography Accompanied by an informative paper foldout: the Original Editions of the 15th Centurytook 3 years to complete, perhaps 60 Bibles, of which c.20 were printed on parchment sheepskin Some have been pieced out as Incunabula (made prior to 1500 A.D.), at $100,000 per cut page! ~SHIPPING to U.S. ADDRESSES $30. by Ground Advantage Mail.~~THANKS for LOOKING! (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Bible collectors and appraisers.
Original Listing Description
BIBLIA SACRA LATINATHE GUTENBERG BIBLE #555, Limited to 2,500. A FACSIMILE OF THE 1455 EDITION.16.5" x 12.5" x 4" ? Net Weight ~19.5 lbs.NOTES:Bound in calfskin, VG+ front cover, shelf marks, scuffs on back. Gilded edges show slight handling. Limited Edition published by Easton Press, Norwalk, CT. Lithography by Falcon Press, Nashville, TN.Vellum paper by Finch Fine Papers, Glens Falls, NY. Italian Leather by Cortina of NYC, New York. Each Bible Book is Color illumined on its beginning pages, succeeding chapters are in plain typography Accompanied by an informative paper foldout: the Original Editions of the 15th Centurytook 3 years to complete, perhaps 60 Bibles, of which c.20 were printed on parchment sheepskin Some have been pieced out as Incunabula (made prior to 1500 A.D.), at $100,000 per cut page! ~SHIPPING to U.S. ADDRESSES $30. by Ground Advantage Mail.~~THANKS for LOOKING! (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Bible collectors and appraisers.