First edition of this lovely color reproduction of the glorious book of kells, with photographic reproductions of 93 pages and six half pages, including all of the fullpage illustrations and a representative selection of the ornamentation on the text pages, along with a further 30 color plates of greatly enlarged details. Its a beautifully illuminated version of the four gospels. Experience the magnificence and wonder of the book of kells more fully than ever before. Originally created by a group of monks at an irish monastery about the year 800, this reprint was published in 1990 by a swiss firm specializing in the. The value of the new edition of the book of kells is not merely in the quality of the illustrations but the lucidity of the explanatory texts by bernard meehan.
Now the studio can meet that demand with this set of limited edition prints. An illuminated manuscript written around 800ce, this exquisite work of art has stood for 1,200 years as the greatest example of medieval illumination and is one of the most studied books in the world. The book of kells might be two separate works fine books. The book of kells 3 x limited edition serigraph prints exclusive celtic art. On most mondays, im at the two sylvias press office working, since friday, march th, i have been working from home.
The book of kells, easton press, deluxe limited edition leather with clam case. The lives of book collectors and booksellers, publishers in our current issue, lilly library director and curator of early books and manuscripts joel silver focuses his column on biographies, memoirs, and reference works that introduce us to the book collectors who have preceded us. This beautiful 2 plate grouping are both hand painted porcelain plates each elegantly detailed. 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. The deluxe limited edition the book of kells is a magnificent recreation of the original medieval illustrated manuscript but is available for a fraction of the price. Part of the 2nd edition book of kells plate limited edition this plate numbers 458 out of 7500 produced.
The book of kells gift edition book trinity gift shop. The book of kells exhibition is a mustsee on the itinerary of all visitors to dublin. The deluxe limited edition of the book of kells is a magnificent recreation of the original medieval illustrated manuscript. Book of kells simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Book of kells digital collections tcd trinity college dublin. Book of kells facsimile edition published by faksimile verlag, 1990. Dec 08, 2012 the original version of the book of kells, at 340 pages, contains a copy of the four gospels in latin with some preliminary texts. The book is written on vellum prepared calfskin in a bold and expert version of the script known as insular majuscule.
Some are technical such as determining the composition of the various paints used. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. More information about this seller contact this seller 8. This volume is a fascinating text that draws together kells scholarly essays on a range of different topics related to the storage of books, reading in general and different methods of. A new book by the keeper of manuscripts at trinity college library that represents the glories of the book of kells for todays readers, revealing the astounding detail and richness of one of the greatest treasures of medieval europe. The text of the gospels is mostly taken from the vulgate bible, and it has several passages from earlier versions of the bible, such as the vetus latina. Nov 22, 2019 the book of kells was probably produced in a monastery on the isle of iona, scotland, to honor saint columba in the early 8th century.
The book of kells, one of great treasures of medieval europe, is an illuminated manuscript gospel book in latin, containing four gospels of new testament matthew, mark, luke and john together with various prefatory texts and tables. This official guide by the former keeper of manuscripts at the library of trinity college, dublin, where the book of kells is on permanent display, provides fascinating insights into one of the greatest surviving examples of medieval art. Collection guide summary abstract limited edition fine art facsimile of the book of kells circa 800 ad, one of the worlds most famous illuminated manuscripts. Each book of kells art print is produced using archival inks, ships within 48 hours, and comes with a 30day money back guarantee.
The secret of kells is a animated fantasy film that is set in the irish woods and follows a young boy named brendan, who helps a great, master illuminator, brother aidan to complete a book known as the book of kells. The names of all donors are listed in the display case. The gospel texts are prefaced by other texts, including canon tables, or concordances of gospel passages common to two or more of the evangelists. Pride of place is given to the book of kells, an illuminated gospel manuscript dating from the 9th century.
It includes all of the full page illustrations in the manuscript and a representative sample of the ornamentation that is to be found on the text pages. The original manuscript can be seen in dublin, ireland at the trinity college library. An illustrated introduction to the manuscript in trinity college, dublin second edition 8600299600. Most of the libraries kells discusses in the book are private collections, not public institutions. It was stolen in the 11th century, at which time its cover was torn off and it was thrown into a ditch.
Buckley and his estate creators fine art facsimile publishers of. Find the book of kells reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college dublin by henry, francoise at biblio. This easton press leatherbound collector edition contains. You can purchase it on our website, or in our gallery in oldwick, new jersey.
The book turning darkness into light when iona was attacked. An esteemed treasure, the book of kells is a revered symbol of irish culture. The book of kells was probably produced in a monastery on the isle of iona, scotland, to honor saint columba in the early 8th century. In the books preface, kells reveals that he is a collector of rare books, which explains why this really is a book about book collecting more than it is a book about libraries. Book of kells scholars have engaged in considerable debate over how many scribes wrote the book. Book of kells the book of kells, of which our copy is a replica, was written more than 1,200 years ago by monks in medieval ireland. Ever since the release of the film, fans have often asked director tomm moore how they could own a piece of kells art. Book of kells, first edition abebooks passion for books. The book of kells, easton press, deluxe limited edition. The book turning darkness into light when iona was. Shipped with usps priority mail large flat rate box. The book of kells, one of irelands great treasures is also a european cultural icon, and is among our top ten tourist attractions. Growing up in an ego void by virany, margaret kell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The result isnt a punchline but in fact a book called the library by stuart kells.
Limited edition anoshe a darker shade of magic enamel pin iceydesigns 5 out of 5 stars 3. Circle of wolves the secret of kells limited edition. We believe this is the only facsimile edition of the book of kells on permanent display in a public library in north america. Aug 28, 2017 the result isnt a punchline but in fact a book called the library by stuart kells. An illustrated introduction to the manuscript in trinity college, dublin.
Monastery of st columba, iona, iona scotland monastic community of kells. By 807, the community had relocated to a safer position, rebuilding the abbey of kells in ireland. 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. Now the studio can meet that demand with this set of. While the book of kells would be justly famous for its age alone, its renowned for its spectacular artwork. Most of the pages were reproduced in blackandwhite photographs, and the edition also had 48 colour reproductions, including all of the fullpage decorations. The book of kells reproductions from the manuscript in.
A catalogue of wonders is a fascinating and engaging exploration of libraries as places of beauty and wonder. Some believe that one scribe wrote the text but used different styles for different sections. Newlyphotographed images from the book of kells are produced with unprecedented clarity and. Its a celebration of books as objects and an account of the deeply personal nature of these hallowed spaces by one of australias leading bibliophiles.
The book of kells archives and special collections library guides. This book of kells is a nice book but i cant read latin and ive asked easton if it came with some sort of a translation but they never got back to me and that was 3 weeks ago. Waterford crystal book of kells special edition w label ireland must see. Apr 19, 20 the book of kells, one of irelands great treasures is also a european cultural icon, and is among our top ten tourist attractions. The purpose of this edition is to show the illumination and decoration of the book of kells in colour. The book of kells limited edition leather bound book. The washingtoncenterville public library is honored to display a rare, donated, facsimile edition. Seeing the book of kells in dublin changes in longitude. The book of kells is located at the trinity college in dublin and it is open for public visits, most times 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.
The library building itself was built between 1710 and 1732 so its almost a toddler in comparison. The book of kells archives and special collections. Created in the years around 800, it survived viking raids and the theft of its jeweled covers. This volume is a fascinating text that draws together kells scholarly essays on a range of different topics related to the storage of books, reading in general and different methods of communication through history.
Book of kells first edition bible bauman rare books. The book of kells is a masterpiece of medieval art a brilliantly decorated version of the four gospels with fullpage depictions of christ, the virgin and the. My thoughts, well i was throughly enjoyed the movie. At the age of six he began with sea shells, and soon graduated to coins, the gateway drug. The book of kells is an artistic masterpiece acclaimed as the most beautiful book ever written. The book of kells, dating from about 800 ce, is a beautifully decorated manuscript of the four gospels.
We think we know the book of kells, but the plates in this bargain of a book still take your breath away. The original version of the book of kells, at 340 pages, contains a copy of the four gospels in latin with some preliminary texts. The book of kells washingtoncenterville public library. Belleek collectors 1st edition of book of kells the st matthew plate 10127500. Meath, ireland, the book was brought there after the monastic community on iona fled raids in the early ninth century. Aug 15, 2019 pride of place is given to the book of kells, an illuminated gospel manuscript dating from the 9th century. Circle of wolves the secret of kells limited edition print. Belleek collectors 1st edition of book of kells the st matthew plate. It was there, surmises meehan, that the remaining gospels in the book of kells were written and illuminated several decades later.
The book of kells reproductions from the manucscript in trinity college. Situated just off grafton street in the heart of dublin, trinity is perfectly located to explore the city. The book of kells by bernard meehan, hardcover barnes. This copy is a limited edition, reserved copy, lxxi of lxxx. Davis schwartz memorial library are proud to have added to our collection the recently published color facsimile edition of the book of kells. The book of kells quoniam 128pg lined handstitched blank journal. The book of kells is a medieval manuscript created by monks in the ninth century. Book of kells was probably produced early in the 9th century by the monks of iona, working wholly or partially at iona itself or at kells, county meath, where they moved after 806 ad, the book of kells trinity college library dublin turning darkness into light when iona was attacked by vikings in a raid which left sixtyeight monks dead. We have 2 facsimiles of the manuscript book of kells. Book of kells easton press collectors librarything. This new british edition is a fantastic recreation of the tome that sits in repose at the library in dublins trinity college.
Classic editions provides high quality leather bound books to add to your collection, including the book of kells. Book of kells book for sale antique bibles for sale. What is the importance of the mouse on this page, is it merely decoration or does it carry religious meaning. Until recently, this slim fullcolor paperback was the best available introduction to the book of kells. Aug 03, 20 ever since the release of the film, fans have often asked director tomm moore how they could own a piece of kells art. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The deluxe limited edition of the book of kells will be an impressive, eyepopping addition to any collection. Other scholars claim to detect two and even three different hands at work, albeit all highlytrained at the same scriptorium.
Newlyphotographed images from the book of kells are produced with unprecedented clarity and depth. It was created in a columban monastery in either britain or ireland and may have had. Trinity offers iconic meeting and event space, stylish dining and over 600 bedrooms on its historical campus. The book of kells 1974 first american edition knoph hc slipcase excellent. Ola gorie 9ct yellow gold kells large brooch celtic art scottish. The book of kells is an illuminated manuscript in latin of the four gospels of the new testament together with some extra texts and tables it was created by celtic monks about 800 ad or slightly earlier. It is one of the most famous and valuable illuminated manuscripts to have survived to modern times. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This new british edition is a fantastic recreation of the tome that sits in repose at the library in. Shop for book of kells art prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. It also has elaborate, beautiful and playful decoration. After a viking raid, the book was moved to kells, ireland, sometime in the 9th century.
The book of kells holds a special place in the history of western art as a crowning achievement of the insular manuscript tradition. In 1951, the swiss publisher urs graf verlag bern produced the first facsimile of the book of kells. A digitised version of the entire manuscript may also be seen online. An illustrated introduction to the manuscript in trinity college, dublin second edition paperback february 17, 1995 by. This 9th century illuminated gospel is the finest example of irish monastic artistry. The book of kells contains the four gospels in latin based on the vulgate text which st jerome completed in 384ad, intermixed with readings from the earlier old latin translation.
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