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Bibliotheca Palatina Heidelberg EXHIBITION CATALOG 1985 Illuminated Manuscripts

by Elmar Mittler

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img{max-width:100%} Shipping: All items will be packed safely in a sturdy package for safe shipping. We ship internationally and offer combined shipping for multiple purchases. Expedited, Priority Mail and FedEx shipping available Once payment is received, we ship your item on the next business day. Bibliotheca Palatina: Katalog zur Ausstellung vom 8. Juli bis 2. November 1986, Heiliggeistkirche Heidelberg (Heidelberger Bibliotheksschriften) (German Edition) (German) Hardcover – 1986 Bibliotheca Palatina: Catalog for the exhibition from July 8 to November 2, 1986, Heiliggeistkirche Heidelberg (Heidelberger Bibliotheksschriften by Elmar; Universitat Heidelberg; Heiliggeistkirche (Heidelberg, Germany); Mittler (Author) The Bibliotheca Palatina ("Palatinate library") of Heidelberg was the most important library of the German Renaissance, numbering approximately 5,000 printed books and 3,524 manuscripts. The Bibliotheca was a prominent prize captured during the Thirty Years' War, taken as booty by Maximilian of Bavaria, and given to the Pope in a symbolic and political gesture.[1][2] While some of the books and manuscripts are now held by the University of Heidelberg, the bulk of the original collection is now an integral part of the Bibliotheca Apostolica Vaticana at the Vatican. COMPLETE in 2 Volumes HARD COVER Textbook Binding 11.5x8.5”: Vol 1 Essays 554 pages, Vol 2 Illustrations 328 Pages, with 324 full page full color photo plates. Exhibition Catalog to the 1986 Heidelberg

  • Publisher: Heidelberger Bibliotheksschriften
  • Year: 1985
  • ISBN: 9783921524886
  • Condition: Fine

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