Kennicott Bible (Fine Illuminated Facsimile Edition of Original Manuscript From 1476 Ad)

      Facsimile Editions. New MS. Kennicott 1. The most exquisite of all Hebrew bibles, written and illuminated in mediaeval Spain in 1476, just 16 years before the Expulsion. A strictly limited edition of 550 copies. 922 pages, 238 illuminated pages with gold and silver. 24 canonical book headings. 49 parasha headings structured with gold in different motifs featuring zoomorphic figures in many colours. 27 lavishly-illuminated arcaded pages framing the text of the Sefer Mikhlol. 9 fully illuminated carpet pages. 150 psalm headings, numbered and illuminated with gold and silver. Page size 320 x 262 x 100mm (12½" x 10? " x 4"). Specially and exclusively milled for this facsimile. Neutral pH, 160gsm, vegetable parchment paper. Opacity, feel and thickness almost identical to the original manuscript. Laser scanning and skilled hand correction. Perfect colour matching by constant comparison to the original in Oxford. Up to four sets of proofs made for each page. Offset lithography in eleven colours. Publishers personally supervised the production of every sheet. Gold and silver metal foils applied by hand to each illumination taking seven craftsmen over four months to complete. Fine Italian morocco goatskin box-binding over specially prepared boards. Interlacing geometric designs on all six sides embossed with handmade dies. Facsimile edges gilt with 23 carat gold leaf. Facsimile and Commentary volume enclosed in velvet lined, portfolio box. Beautifully decorated gift certificate with a personal inscription can be provided at no additional charge. Strictly limited to 550 copies. 500 numbered 1-500. 50 ad personam copies numbered I-L. Each volume discreetly numbered by hand inside the leather binding using minute steel dies. Each volume accompanied by a numbered certificate carrying the stamp of the Bodleian Library. Printing plates were destroyed (in accordance with halachic requirements). Price includes robust protective packaging, worldwide courier delivery and insurance. Courier service, usually b