Book of kells facsimile edition

The gospel texts are prefaced by other texts, including canon tables, or concordances of gospel passages common to two or more of the evangelists. The 12thcentury writer gerald of wales, in his topographia hibernica, described seeing a great gospel book in kildare which many have since assumed was the book of kells. Published by faksimile verlag luzern, the facsimile edition is composed of two volumes the facsimile of the book of kells and a companion volume of extensive scholarly studies of the book. An important recent addition to the treasure room collection of rush rhees library is the facsimile edition of the book of kells published by the urs grafverlag of bern, switzerland.

The majority of the pages were reproduced in blackandwhite photographs, but the edition also featured fortyeight colour reproductions, including all the fullpage decorations. In 1951, the swiss publisher urs graf verlag bern produced the first facsimile of the book of kells. The book of kells, facsimile of trinity college library ms a. Volume vii winter 1952 number 2 the book of kellshoward s. The book of kells contains the four gospels in latin based on the vulgate text which st jerome completed in 384ad, intermixed with readings from the earlier old latin translation. This facsimile of the original 1930 first edition was printed in 1993 by otto penzler books and includes a reproduction of the original interior pages as well as the binding. Facsimile finder illuminated manuscript facsimiles 11,555 views 2. The facsimile is owned by some of the most prestigious institutions in the united states, including new yorks morgan library and the metropolitan museum of art.

Book of kells leafing through the facsimile edition youtube. The illuminations depict scenes from the life of christ in brilliant. The book of kells, complete facsimile, 3 volumes, bound in. This easton press leatherbound collector edition contains. Book of kells leafing through the facsimile edition. The original book of kells, which is kept on display at the trinity library. Limited edition fine art facsimile of the book of kells circa 800 ad, one of the worlds most famous illuminated manuscripts. Indeed, urs duggelin, the publisher of the facsimile, yesterday. The deluxe limited edition of the book of kells is a magnificent recreation of the original medieval illustrated manuscript. Book of kells facsimile edition a masterpiece created 1200 years ago.

The book of kells limited edition leather bound book. The book of kells, which eclipsed all other artistic and cultural achievements of the. In 1979, swiss publisher faksimileverlag luzern requested permission to produce a fullcolour facsimile of the book. This is a very rare complete facsimile of the book of kells evangeliorum auattuor codex cenannensis published by fine arts facsimile publishers of switzerland in conjunction with trinity college, dublin in 1990 with a limitation of 1480 copies numbered in arabic numbers for sale and 80 copies numbered in roman numerals not for sale but reserved as complimentary copies for the authors. After a viking raid, the book was moved to kells, ireland, sometime in the 9th century. Buckley and his estate creators fine art facsimile publishers of. Quantity available 1 edition limited to 500 copies this no. Painstakingly reproduced from a rare facsimile edition, this volume contains fullpage decorations, portraits, and illustrations, plus a sampling of textual leaves with exquisite calligraphy and ornamentation. The sale features almost every category of collectable from a first edition of james joyces. The first coloured facsimile edition of the book of kells, one of the most famous medieval manuscripts and an exceptional example of insular illumination from the early 9th century, by the lawyer and lord chancellor of ireland, sullivan 188285. A facsimile of the book of kells and soldiers badges from. Fullsize color reproduction of the entire original document, book of prophecies. A 1986 facsimile of the book of kells, one of 1,480 produced in full colour 4,000 6,000.

Introduction to the manuscript in trinity college, dublin second edition. Book of kells, facsimile edition the original book of kells the book of kells has secrets. In 1661 the book of kells was transferred from kells to the trinity college library in dublin, where it has been safeguarded ever since. The book of kells washingtoncenterville public library. Until recently, this slim fullcolor paperback was the best available introduction to the book of kells. An illustrated introduction to the manuscript in trinity college, dublin second edition. The facsimile edition is presented in a specially designed presentation case with decorative elements of the book of kells reappearing in both fittings and embossings in silver and brass. The deluxe limited edition of the book of kells will be an impressive, eyepopping addition to any collection. Some are technical such as determining the composition of the various paints used. Precious colors and rare decorative elements adorn nearly every page of the masterly manuscript. This fine art recreation of the book of kells was a gift to the college from joseph malone, the former head of the irish tourist board and a longtime. A summary transcription of the topics in the companion volume is also available at. The completion of the fine art facsimile limited edition took ten years and tens of thousands of hours of effort by crafts persons and technicians in ireland and switzerland. Book of kells facsimile edition published by faksimile verlag, 1990.

A facsimile edition of a manuscript is literally the result of the attempt to make a copy like the original, usually by photographic reproduction. The book of kells is thought to be the work of a number. The text of the gospels is mostly taken from the vulgate bible, and it has several passages from earlier versions of the bible, such as the vetus latina. It is first mentioned in an account of a theft in the church of kells in 1007, which describes the book as the great gospel book of columcille, the holiest relic of the western world. The 32 fullcolor illustrations include the first image of virgin and child in a western manuscript and early representations of apocalyptic visionary symbols of the evangelists. An illuminated manuscript written around 800ce, this exquisite work of art has stood for 1,200 years as the greatest example of medieval illumination and is one of the most studied books in the world. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at.

Monastery of st columba, iona, iona scotland monastic community of kells. The washingtoncenterville public library is honored to display a rare, donated, facsimile edition. The deluxe limited edition the book of kells is a magnificent recreation of the original medieval illustrated manuscript but is available for a fraction of the price. Meath, ireland, the book was brought there after the monastic community on iona fled raids in the early ninth century. Collection guide summary abstract limited edition fine art facsimile of the book of kells circa 800 ad, one of the worlds most famous illuminated manuscripts. Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college, dublin.

This is a very rare complete facsimile of the book of kells evangeliorum auattuor codex cenannensis published by fine arts facsimile publishers of switzerland in conjunction with trinity college, dublin in 1990 with a limitation of 1480 copies numbered in arabic numbers for sale and 80 copies numbered in roman numerals not for sale but reserved as complimentary copies for the authors and collaborators, as well as for the publishers archives. Fine art facsimile publishers of switzerland, faksimile verlag luzern, 1990, 383 pp. Irelands book of kells is facsimiled the new york times. Book of kells faksimile verlag facsimile finder blog. The original book of kells is a book of the latin gospels made by a group of monks at an irish monastery around the year 800. The book of kells author book of kells book condition used fine in d. However, to produce the 1786 facsimile edition of the codex alexandrinus, made before the invention of photography, a special set of type was created, to reproduce in print all the letter forms. The first two volumes are bound in the original giltstamped full vellum and contain a complete facsimile of the book of kells with 48 pages in full color and six hundred and fifty two in monochrome. Only 1,480 copies of the facsimile of the book of kells were produced by the fine art facsimile publishers of switzerland. The book of kells is thought to be the work of a number of unknown geniusartists living in the monastery of iona around the year 800. More information about this seller contact this seller 2.

This book contains the harmony of the four evangelists according to jerome, where for almost every page there are different designs, distinguished by varied colours. Originally created by a group of monks at an irish monastery about the year 800, this reprint was published in 1990 by a swiss firm specializing in the. It contains 110 full color illustrations from the book, along with much general information. The book of kells the book of kells, which eclipsed all other artistic and cultural achievements of the early middle ages, was created around ad 800 by irish monks to glorify the life of christ. Davis schwartz memorial library are proud to have added to our collection the recently published color facsimile edition of the book of kells. Comments on the fine art facsimile limited edition of the book of kells and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available. It is for this kind of book that the facsimile edition was created, allowing collectors of moderate means to experience the classics as they were originally intended. Publication date 1990 note fullcolor facsimile of the 8th cent. The facsimile edition is presented in a specially designed presentation case with decorative elements of the book of kells reappearing in both fittings and. The original manuscript can be seen in dublin, ireland at the trinity college library. An illustrated introduction to the manuscript in trinity college, dublin.

The book of kells is an artistic masterpiece acclaimed as the most beautiful book ever written. The book of kells is an illuminated manuscript in latin of the four gospels of the new testament together with some extra texts and tables it was created by celtic monks about 800 ad or slightly earlier. Facsimiles of manuscripts illuminated in the british isles. The book of kells was probably produced in a monastery on the isle of iona, scotland, to honor saint columba in the early 8th century.

Not all collectors think positively of facsimile editions. The limited edition consists of 3 volumes with each book measuring approximately 16 by 9. An illustrated introduction to the manuscript in trinity college, dublin second edition by bernard meehan feb 17, 1995 4. The book of kells fine art facsimile volume and the book of kells, ms 58, trinity college library, dublin, commentary, edited by peter fox, luzern. Abstract limited edition fine art facsimile of the book of kells circa 800 ad, one of the worlds most famous illuminated manuscripts. The book of kells archives and special collections. The sheets have been trimmed according to the original pages and bound by hand on four cords.

Marco polo the book of wonders leafing through the. It was stolen in the 11th century, at which time its cover was torn off and it was thrown into a ditch. Letters evolve into pictures and pictures into letters. What is the importance of the mouse on this page, is it merely decoration or does it carry religious meaning. The first mention of this work of art is probably the entry in the annals of ulster under the year.