The Golden Gospels of Echternach: Codex Aureus Epternacensis
London: Thames and Hudson, 1957.
Illustrated with 13 color plates with gold highlights, and 96 monochrome plates. 96 pages of text, translated from the German of Dr. Peter Metz. Tall 4to, gilt-stamped burgundy cloth, pictorial d.w., printed mylar overwrapper (chipped). London: Thames & Hudson, (1957). First English edition. A fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper and very good mylar.
The celebrated 10th century manuscript from the Benedictine abbey in Echternach, Luxembourg.
Binding: Hardcover
Dust Wrapper: Yes
Condition: Very Good(+) / Good
Language: English
Price: $40.00
Item #14552