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August 22, 2008
Biblia Latina
Another treasure turned up this summer. Kelly Addleman, our public services librarian, received an email from a researcher in Germany who has been making a survey of the illumination appearing in early bibles published by Anton Koberger. Well, it turns out that we have one in our possession. We own a Biblia Latina which was published in 1478. The illuminations are so beautiful that I thought I would share some with you. I am also including a letter that establishes its provenance. Click on any of the pictures for larger versions. Also, if you would like to see it in person feel free to contact me or any of the other librarians to set up an appointment.
Posted by DavidStanley at August 22, 2008 2:40 PM
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Wow... that's amazing! Thanks for telling us about the find.
Posted by: Dennis G. Jerz at August 22, 2008 6:54 PM
Absolutely awesome. Wow, I'm glad you took on the project of cleaning--you've found some real treasures!
Posted by: Karissa at August 22, 2008 10:47 PM
What a beautiful bible...those illuminations are gorgeous. Great find, David.
Posted by: Mike Arnzen at August 23, 2008 10:12 AM
What an exquisite treasure Sir David!
May I bring over a seminar to look at it with your this fall? Lovely.
Maureen
Posted by: Maureen Vissat at August 23, 2008 7:35 PM