Book of Hours of the Popes

Book of Hours of the Popes – ArtCodex – Bezeichnung Fond 183, Nr. 446 – Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana (Vatican City, Vatican City State)

Italy — 15th century

Glowing miniatures and shimmering initials: a golden book treasure from the Vatican Library

Book of Hours of the Popes

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Book of Hours of the Popes

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Codicology

Alternative Titles
Stundenbuch der Päpste
Size / Format
284 pages / 24.9 × 18.0 cm
Origin
Italy
Date
15th century
Language

Available facsimile editions:
Book of Hours of the Popes – ArtCodex – Bezeichnung Fond 183, Nr. 446 – Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana (Vatican City, Vatican City State)
ArtCodex – Castelvetro di Modena, 2015
Limited Edition: 999 copies
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ArtCodex – Castelvetro di Modena, 2015

Publisher: ArtCodex – Castelvetro di Modena, 2015
Limited Edition: 999 copies
Commentary: 1 volume
Language: German
Complete color reproduction of the original “Book of Hours of the Popes” at its original size. The facsimile aims to reproduce the original’s appearance, feel and physical characteristics as faithfully as possible. The pages are trimmed to the original format. The binding may differ from the original’s present-day binding.
Facsimile Copy Available!
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(7,000€ - 10,000€)
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