"Marco Polo" facsimile The book of wonders. Full facsimile of Ms. français 2810 in the Bibliothèque nationale, Paris. Lucerne, Faksimile Verlag, 1995. Brown calfskin with floral gilt spine and gilt embossed cover, gilt edges, in original case. One (no. 42) of 980 numbered copies (GA 1060). The scholarly commentary volume, the acrylic glass lectern and protective glass are missing. Facsimile of Marco Polo's fantastic adventure travels, one of the famous illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages, which appeared in the inventories of the Duke of Berry, among others. Out of print. Call date: 31.05.2024 Approximate call time: 09:18 Width: 31cm Height: 44cm

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