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The Book of Kells, a rare Fine Art Facsimile
The Book of Kells Facsimile - Verlag, Luzern, Publishers: The Book of Kells, the most precious illuminated
manuscript of the early Middle Ages, now reproduced, the first and only complete facsimile, published by
Authority of the Board of Trinity College, Dublin. Large folio, Luzern 1990, Number 1,206 of 1,480, fine
white tawed leather over wooden boards. Contained in a specially created presentation box, the embossed
surface with blind & gilt tooled Celtic decoration and silver and brass mounts. Together with a large Com-
mentary Volume, with illustrations, leather backed cloth, and original advertising portfolio. A rare opportu-
nity to acquire a complete facsimile of one of the World’s greatest Art Treasures.
15 x 13in. (38.10 x 33.02cm)
Estimate €4000-€6000 £3120-£4680
Large Image & Place Bid Lot 7