Description: The Book of Kells Title: The Book of Kells Publication: Norwalk, CT: Easton Press, 2014 Edition: Collector's Edition Description: Hardcover. Folio [35.5cm]. Bound in ivory leather with raised bands and a gilt stamped title on the spine. Decorative patterns on the spine and covers, stamped in gilt and dove gray ink. All edges gilt. Satin ribbon page marker. Marbled endsheets. In publisher's gray clamshell case; title and decor gilt stamped on front and spine. One corner of the slipcase is gently bumped. Publisher's notes laid in. Near Fine. The Book of Kells is among most famous texts in the world, and a national treasure in Ireland. Famed for its ornate illustrations, the Book of Kells was created in approximately 800AD using sheets of vellum and colorful ink from natural sources. It is unusually well preserved and vibrant, incredibly surviving countless Viking raids (along with the English Reformation). The book was presented to Trinity College in Dublin in 1661, where it is on permanent display.This beautiful, full color facsimile edition is printed on archival paper. Seller ID: 67328 Subject: Books on Books Ken Sanders Rare Books Ken Sanders Rare Books is a full-service antiquarian bookshop in downtown Salt Lake City. We have a vast inventory of used and rare books, a handful of new books, and an ever-changing selection of art, ephemera, maps, photographs, and postcards. We specialize in Utah & the Mormons and Western Americana, with emphases on the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River, Yellowstone, and other national parks. The literary West is well-represented here, with deep selections of Edward Abbey, Wallace Stegner, B. Traven, and more. We offer rare and collectible books in many subjects, including Literature, Art, Photography, Children's and Illustrated Books, and Wordless Novels. Proprietor Ken Sanders has been buying, selling and collecting books since childhood. He co-owned and ran the legendary Cosmic Aeroplane Bookstore in the 1970s and founded Dream Garden Press, our in-house publishing company, in 1980. Terms & Guarantee All orders ship within 1-3 business days after receiving payment. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Delivery typically takes 7-10 business days after shipment. Expedited and international shipping options are also available. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund (prior notice appreciated). We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), and we adhere to these associations' strict ethical guidelines and conditions of sale. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 1200 USD
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
End Time: 2025-01-23T04:10:11.000Z
Shipping Cost: 7.5 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Publisher: Easton Press
Year Printed: 2014
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Subject: History
