It was the brainchild of booklover and collector, charles ede, whose desire to combine the typographical and artistic standards of the private presses. Selling folio society books check ardis books first. Please send a list of titles and their condition, along with your location, and we will send a quote if we are interested, or a polite refusal if not. Please note that it does not include the bible itself. The holkham bible, the folio society, 2007 1750, 2 vols.
Details about 1954 the holkham bible picture book london dropmore press folio. Manuscript bl additional 47682 holkham bible folio 40 dating 2735 from london, england holding institution posner memorial collection. Selling secondhand folio society books ardis books. Book is in very good conditionslight rip on the slip case. The anglonorman text of the holkham bible picture book. This unique bible, whose focus is on the miniatures that are accompanied by the text, originated as the commission of an unknown dominican, who is beautifully depicted in. In catholic bibles they are considered deuterocanonical, in protestant bibles they are called the. Please be aware that many publishers change their name slightly over time and that. You are viewing all stock in the folio society category. The libraries holkham hall holkham estate north norfolk. Selling folio society books ardis books folio society. The holkham bible picture book from the folio society limited.
This book explores the landscape and architectural history of holkham hall. Published in series with charles van sandwyks bestselling how to see fairies, mr rabbits symphony of nature and other tails is a new folio society treasury of poems and stories, all beautifully illustrated and elaborately decorated. Kinh thanhflcuu uoc va tan uoc isbn 97815851655 by american bible society. Published by folio society, london, limited edition, 2007 2007.
I mean, a really big way, then the folio society has something for you according to the. Holkham bible facsimile edition, published by the folio society, 2007. On top of that is the fact that i really like a lot of the new books being put out between now and january. This first volume in the catalogue is devoted to the heart of the collection at. It was produced in england during the decades before 50 for. A large,format,heavy,folio society edition,with slip case621 pages,with some illustrations. We currently have 335 books in this category in stock. The holkham bible the holkham bible limited edition published in by the folio society in 2007. Three quarter bound in blue leather, raised bands to spine, gilt decorations to spine. Strange holkham bible folio society devotees librarything. Description, highres photos, availability, and prices of holkham bible. Ardis books item for sale ardis books folio society.
I have the 2 vols of the folio society of the bible designed to be read as literature. The folio society determines that the bible is the most. It is named after holkham hall, norfolk, where the book resided before being transferred to its new home at. The edition consists of 1750 numbered copies, this is copy number 480. The holkham bible folio society 2007 limited edition.
The holkham bible picture book and commentary by brown. Their books are very pretty, and they would make fine additions to any firelit study or drawing room. A unique manuscript, recreated in all its original glory in an exclusive folio society facsimile limited to. First edition, folio society abebooks shop for books. British and foreign bible society operates in england, wales, the channel islands and the isle of man. And we also work with a network of local bible societies around the world. Michael bond was an english author best known as the creator and author of the wildly popular paddington bear. If youre one of those people looking to commemmorate the 400th anniversary of the king james version in a big way. This in no way implies that the item is in working order and. The holkham bible facsimile is a very beautiful medieval picture book, focusing on the creation to the flood, the life of christ, and the apocalypse. The luttrell psalter 2006 and of the holkham bible picture book have been. Folio society limited editions index the hcbooksonline blog is your primary source for a complete listing of folio society limited editions from the first one published in 1976 to the latest ones. Brown and a great selection of related books, art and.
You are viewing all stock published by folio society. Here is the folio society limited edition of the holkham bible. The hcbooksonline blog is your primary source for a complete listing of folio society limited editions from the first one. Folio society books always wanted, and hundreds in stock. The volumes in this series will cover all the holkham manuscripts and open up these hidden treasures to scrutiny for the first time. The holkham bible, the folio society, 2007 1750, 2 vols, numbered, comprising facsimile of the holkham bible held by the british library, 4to, original half nigerian goatskin gilt, all. At that point the society had no idea whether or not there was a market for facsimiles of that kind among folio members, but we need not have worried. The holkham bible folio society limited edition 2007 hc books. We currently have 342 books by this publisher in stock. Please click any item for a full description and picture and to order online if required. This celebrated medieval picturebook tells the biblical story, focusing upon the creation to the flood, the life of christ, and the apocalypse, with the help of.
The full name of this manuscript, the holkham bible picture book, is apt. A glorious folio society facsimile of a unique medieval picture bible. We also buy items like these, so please contact us if you have any for sale. The holkham bible picture book from the folio society limited edition of 1750 professor michelle p. A catalogue of the manuscripts in the library at holkham hall. The socalled holkham bible, named after one of its 19th century owners, is a work of 14th century english.
I hear they have lovely and efficient customer service. Nothing else is quite like the holkham bible picture book. The holkham bible the holkham bible limited edition. Ecosimulatedleatherbound limited edition, one of just 750 worldwide. This gorgeous and stylistically unique bible is stored in the british library in london. The title page reads the historical part of the holy bible or the. Folio society the holkham bible numbered limited edition. We buy and sell items like these, so please contact us if. Books produced just after the war all carried a logo inside, of an open book. This facsimile edition of the holkham bible has been reproduced from british library. Until the early 19th century, the manuscript library was the. The libraries form half the area of the first floor of family wing and are known as the manuscript, classical and long library.
Holkham bible facsimile edition, published by the folio society london. Please check our book descriptions page for guidance. The holkham bible folio society devotees librarything. This topic is not marked as primarily about any work, author or other topic. Holkham bible picture book, holkham ms 666, holkhambibel. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The holkham bible london, british library, add ms 47682 is an illustrated collection of biblical and apocryphal stories in norman french. Order of books complete list of all book series in order. The illustrations depict the stories in contemporary english settings, making it a visual source on medieval english society. With the help of 14thcentury illustrations the bible stories. Sorry but the edition you are looking for is now out of stock.
I can tell from looking at the pages that they were cut to size to fit the holkham book. Solander box in near fine condition, with very light. When commissioning binding designs, we often ask our illustrators to produce an image that we can block or screen print in two or more colours onto. This is the commentary on the folio society edition of the holkham bible picture book. A history of venicefolio society edition 2007 ebay. Folio society from addyman books browse recent arrivals. The manuscript takes its name from holkham hall in norfolk, where it was part of the collection of the earls of leicester until 1952. Folio society limited numbered bible with apocrypha king james version 2 vols.
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