1983, ISBN: 9781236959829

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Sotheby Parke Bernet, London, separate auction catalogue for Lot 50 in the sale on 6th December, 1983. Illustrated boards, large 8vo,. Near Fine. 77 pp, many full page plates some colou… Plus…

Sotheby Parke Bernet, London, separate auction catalogue for Lot 50 in the sale on 6th December, 1983. Illustrated boards, large 8vo,. Near Fine. 77 pp, many full page plates some colour, 1 folding. 1 lot. From the introduction: "The Gospel Book of Henry the Lion is traditionally said to be the finest illuminated manuscript remaining in private hands.. The Gospel Book is not only of quite unparalleled importance as an illuminated manuscript (the richness and extent of its decoration and its perfect condition are quite outstanding) but also as a relic of one of the wealthiest and most romantic figures in European history (Henry the Lion personally owned Saxony, Bavaria, Austria, and considerable portions of Italy, Scandinavia and western Russia), as a documented record of the reception of Byzantine and Middle Eastern art into romanesque Europe (Henry the Lion, in the year that he probably commissioned this book, returned from Byzantium and Palestine with relics, tapestries and riches, all reflected in the miniatures here) and as the only signed work of art from an abbey famous throughout Germany for its metalwork, enamels and stained glass. The present catalogue reproduces the miniatures in colour for the first time, but the brilliance of the originals and the flashing gold and untarnished silver cannot in any way be conveyed in a reproduction. The actual manuscript is about 13 ½ inches high and all the plates here are considerably reduced. The manuscript was intended by Henry the Lion to be the grandest possible display of his wealth and power, and it has always been an exceedingly valuable book. It has probably had no more than six owners in its 800-year life, but these include a count and a princess, two cathedrals, an emperor, and a king. It will be an expensive book on 6th December. But, unless some revolution overthrows one of the three or four largest national collections, we believe that no greater single manuscript will ever be sold." A press cutting, loosely inserted, reports the sale at which the Gospels realized £ 7.4 million, before commission, which was claimed to be "by far the largest sum ever spent at auction for a work of art"., Sotheby Parke Bernet, London, separate auction catalogue for Lot 50 in the sale on 6th December, 1983, RareBooksClub. Paperback. New. This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 118 pages. Dimensions: 9.7in. x 7.4in. x 0.2in.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1808 edition. Excerpt: . . . assiduity. Such was He, Who after having shone, Unrivalled at the Bar, Was in ambiguous times, Called up to share The highest honours of the State, And grace the exalted seat In which, erewhile, his noble sire sat. But oh! How deep the sigh! Here Heaven closd the temporary scene; And snatchd her favourite to celestial honours, The 20th day of Jan. 1770, In the 48th year of his age. Art. XVII. Report of Sales of Books for March and April 1808. N. nr. Persian and Arabic Manuscripts, the property of Jonathan Scott, LL. D. Private Secretary to Warren Hastings, Esq. and late Oriental Professor of the East India College at Hertford, by Messrs. Leigh and Sotheby; March 5; lots 136, vols. 166. Gent. Mag. Vol. XL. p. 60. . Library Library of a Nobleman deceased (the late Marquis Townshend) by Messrs. King and Lochee; five days, March 7-11; lots 1287, vols. 2840. Library of Sir James Winter Lake, Bart. F. A. S. and c. by Mr. Stewart; fifteen days, March 7-23; lots 3123, vols. 600. Library of Daniel Mumford, Esq. of Greville-street, Hatton Garden, Mmber of the New Musical Fund, by Messrs Leigh and Sotheby; four days, March 14-17; lots 856, vol. 1280. Miscellaneous collection by Messrs. King and Lochee; three days, March 31-April 2; lots 802, vols. 1540. Miscellaneous collection by Mr. King, Jun. ; three days, March 31-April 2; lots 615, vols. 1440. Bijoux Italien et Francois. Portion of the singularly elegant library late the property of a very distinguished amateur, (Robert Heathcote, Esq. ) and a few duplicates belonging to the present possessor (John Dent, Esq. M. P. ) by Messrs. Leigh and Sotheby; six days, April 4-9; lots 862, yols. 1540. Library of the late Rev. 1 homas Taylor, LL. D. Archdeacon of Chichester, Rector of Wotton and. . . This item ships from La Vergne,TN., RareBooksClub<

ISBN: 9781236959829

RareBooksClub. Paperback. New. This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 118 pages. Dimensions: 9.7in. x 7.4in. x 0.2in.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Pur… Plus…

RareBooksClub. Paperback. New. This item is printed on demand. Paperback. 118 pages. Dimensions: 9.7in. x 7.4in. x 0.2in.This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1808 edition. Excerpt: . . . assiduity. Such was He, Who after having shone, Unrivalled at the Bar, Was in ambiguous times, Called up to share The highest honours of the State, And grace the exalted seat In which, erewhile, his noble sire sat. But oh! How deep the sigh! Here Heaven closd the temporary scene; And snatchd her favourite to celestial honours, The 20th day of Jan. 1770, In the 48th year of his age. Art. XVII. Report of Sales of Books for March and April 1808. N. nr. Persian and Arabic Manuscripts, the property of Jonathan Scott, LL. D. Private Secretary to Warren Hastings, Esq. and late Oriental Professor of the East India College at Hertford, by Messrs. Leigh and Sotheby; March 5; lots 136, vols. 166. Gent. Mag. Vol. XL. p. 60. . Library Library of a Nobleman deceased (the late Marquis Townshend) by Messrs. King and Lochee; five days, March 7-11; lots 1287, vols. 2840. Library of Sir James Winter Lake, Bart. F. A. S. and c. by Mr. Stewart; fifteen days, March 7-23; lots 3123, vols. 600. Library of Daniel Mumford, Esq. of Greville-street, Hatton Garden, Mmber of the New Musical Fund, by Messrs Leigh and Sotheby; four days, March 14-17; lots 856, vol. 1280. Miscellaneous collection by Messrs. King and Lochee; three days, March 31-April 2; lots 802, vols. 1540. Miscellaneous collection by Mr. King, Jun. ; three days, March 31-April 2; lots 615, vols. 1440. Bijoux Italien et Francois. Portion of the singularly elegant library late the property of a very distinguished amateur, (Robert Heathcote, Esq. ) and a few duplicates belonging to the present possessor (John Dent, Esq. M. P. ) by Messrs. Leigh and Sotheby; six days, April 4-9; lots 862, yols. 1540. Library of the late Rev. 1 homas Taylor, LL. D. Archdeacon of Chichester, Rector of Wotton and. . . This item ships from La Vergne,TN., RareBooksClub<