More information about this seller contact this seller 8. 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. Katherinenthal donated to our institution through the generosity of mr. Facsimile finder illuminated manuscript facsimiles youtube.
Today, it consists of 340 vellum leaves, or folios, totaling 680 pages. The book remained at kells throughout the middle ages, being venerated as a relic of st. Fine art facsimile publishers of switzerland, faksimile verlag luzern. A facsimile of the book of kells and soldiers badges from. In 1951, the swiss publisher urs graf verlag bern produced the first facsimile of the book of kells. Book of kells a miscellany of topics our irish heritage. 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. Facsimile edition published by faksimile verlag in 1990. It was stolen in the 11th century, at which time its cover was torn off and it was thrown into a ditch. Book of kells faksimile verlag facsimile finder blog.
Faksimile and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Abstract limited edition fine art facsimile of the book of kells circa 800 ad, one of the worlds most famous illuminated manuscripts. The illuminations depict scenes from the life of christ in brilliant. Limited edition fine art facsimile of the book of kells circa 800 ad, one of the worlds most famous illuminated manuscripts. This edition had all the fullpage illustrations in the manuscript and a section of text page ornamentation, with some enlarged details of the illustrations. The book of kells transparencies, originally captured by faksimile verlag, lucerne, switzerland in 1990, have recently been rescanned using state of the art imaging technology.
Jefferson smurfit foundation donates facsimile edition of. A summary transcription of the topics in the companion volume is also available at washingtoncenterville public library. The book of kells transparencies, originally captured by faksimile verlag, lucerne, switzerland in 1990, have recently been rescanned using. After a viking raid, the book was moved to kells, ireland, sometime in the 9th century. The book of kells is an illuminated manuscript in latin of the. An extraordinary early manuscript, the book of kells has been called the most beautiful book in the world. An edition of the abbreviated and selective set of hebrew names found in the book. 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.
Additional reading on the book of kells skip main navigation. 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. Book of kells leafing through the facsimile edition. Unescos website says, widely regarded as irelands greatest historical treasure, and one of the most spectacular examples of medieval christian art in the. Faksimile verlag luzern produced more than one thousand four hundred.
Unique and priceless, the book of kells is considered the most beautiful book ever printed. The original manuscript can be seen in dublin, ireland at the trinity college library. This facsimile edition of the book of kells faksimile verlag luzern edition allows a wider audience to see the full splendours of the manuscript, free from the protections necessary for the. A facsimile of the book of kells and soldiers badges from the. The new facsimile of the book of kells wiley online. Comments on the fine art facsimile limited edition of the book of kells and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available. The majority of the pages were reproduced in blackandwhite photographs, but the edition also featured fortyeight colour reproductions, including all the fullpage decorations. It is first mentioned in an account of a theft in the church o. The original book of kells, which is kept on display at the trinity. Archbishop ussher, crown possession under charles ii. An illustrated introduction to the manuscript in trinity college, dublin second edition by bernard meehan feb 17, 1995 4. The book of kells the classic text digital exhibits. 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. These facsimiles were created using the original techniques and were also presented in.
What is the importance of the mouse on this page, is it merely decoration or does it carry religious meaning. We have 2 facsimiles of the manuscript book of kells. Letters evolve into pictures and pictures into letters. Facsimiles of manuscripts illuminated in the british isles. Thanks to norma smurfit, of the jefferson smurfit foundation, visitors to dcus john oreilly library can now view the book of kells in its entirety. The book of kells contains the four gospels of the christian scriptures written in black, red, purple, and yellow ink in an insular majuscule script, preceded by prefaces, summaries, and concordances of gospel passages. 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. The binding will be done in the same neutral light leather binding that was used for the facsimile edition of the book of kells. The facsimile edition consists of the facsimile volume and an expert commentary. 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.
Almost all folios are numbered at recto, bottom left. 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. About 1653 the governor of kells transferred the manuscript to dublin, presumably in the interests of its safety. It is one of the more lavishly illuminated manuscripts to survive from the middle ages and has been described as one of the greatest examples of western calligraphy and. Book of kells, facsimile edition the original book of kells the book of kells has secrets.
German language edition, by the former keeper of manuscripts at trinity college library, dublin, provides fascinating insights into the book of kells, revealing the astounding detail and richness of one of the. The book of kells washingtoncenterville public library. Book of kells facsimile edition published by faksimile verlag, 1990. K4 b65 1990 special collections, golda meir library. A summary transcription of the topics in the companion volume is also available at. Publication date 1990 note fullcolor facsimile of the 8th cent. Le fameux book of kells dirlande, le plus beau manuscrit enlumine du. More information about this seller contact this seller. The book of kells archives and special collections. Perhaps irelands most famous national treasure the book of kells was produced in the 8th century. Book of kells facsimile edition a masterpiece created 1200 years ago. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
Leabhar cheanannais dublin, trinity college library, ms a. Fine art facsimile publishers of switzerland, faksimile verlag luzern, 1990, 383 pp. At the time of the dissolution of the monasteries in 1639, the establishment of kells was surrendered to the crown. This week we are highlighting two fine art facsimiles from the exhibit from medieval to modern. The finished work will be sold in a limited edition of 1,480 copies at. 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. These new digital images offer the most accurate high resolution images to date, providing an experience second only to viewing the book in person. It is the socalled book of kells, which is named after its centurieslong abode in the abbey of kells in ireland. The actual lettering of the book of kells is in itself the embodiment of an early irish school of calligraphy, which sprang into being in circumstances for which it would be difficult to find a parallel in the history of handwriting in any part of the world. By 1986, swiss publisher faksimileverlag had a process that used gentle. The book of kells is thought to be the work of a number.
The book of kells tcd ms 58 is the most precious object of the western world. By 1986, swiss publisher faksimileverlag had a process that used gentle suction to straighten a page so that it could. The deluxe limited edition of the book of kells is a magnificent recreation of the original medieval illustrated manuscript. Precious colors and rare decorative elements adorn nearly every page of the masterly manuscript. The book of kells fine art facsimile volume and the book of kells, ms 58. The book is furnished with fascinating, almost magical miniature scenes, which account for a breathtaking attestation of the origins of illumination in europe. Meath, ireland, the book was brought there after the monastic community on iona fled raids in the early ninth century. Faksimile nach diesem titel suchen faksimile verlag, luzern, 1990. 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. A swiss company is to reproduce a full colour limited edition of the book of kells. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
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