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204 - The Book of the World. The Saxon World Chronicle.
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Estimate €750 - €1,000
Description
The Book of the World. The Saxon World Chronicle. Facsimile of Ms. Memb. I 90. from the Gotha Research and State Library. With 500 colour miniatures. 2 vols., facsimile and commentary. Lucerne, Faksimile-Verlag, 1996 and 2000. 4°. Brown old leather on four bands with two metal clasps and old leather top (both slightly worn), together in an acrylic slipcase. One of 980 numbered copies. – Commentary volume edited by Hubert Herkommer. A magnificent facsimile edition of this universal historical work, which is regarded as the most significant compilation of world, imperial, ecclesiastical and regional history of the Middle Ages. – Very good condition. With 500 colour miniatures. 2 vols., facsimile and commentary. Original brown full leather with 4 raised bands and brass clasps, and original half-leather, together in an acrylic slipcase. – One of 980 numbered copies.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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