229 - The Wonders of the World. The Travels of Knight Jean de Mandeville (Livre des merveilles, FR 2810, folios 141–225). Facsimile with 74 miniatures highlighted in gold and silver, along with a commentary volume. 2 vols. (facsimile and commentary). Simbach, Müller & Schindler and Madrid, Eikon Editors, 2017. Large folio and 8°. Leather with gold stamping on 8 bands and cloth with title and spine stamping. Together in an oakwood case.

The Wonders of the World. The Travels of Knight Jean de Mandeville (Livre des merveilles, FR 2810, folios 141–225). Facsimile with 74 miniatures highlighted in gold and silver, along with a commentary volume. 2 vols. (facsimile and commentary). Simbach, Müller & Schindler and Madrid, Eikon Editors, 2017. Large folio and 8°. Leather with gold stamping on 8 bands and cloth with title and spine stamping. Together in an oakwood case. One of 900 numbered copies. — Between January 1410 and no later than the end of 1412, the manuscript recounting the adventures of the knight Jean de Mandeville was created in Paris, resulting in one of the most popular travel accounts of the Middle Ages. The most famous and talented illuminators—such as the Mazarine, Cité-des-dames, and Egerton Masters—collaborated on the project. The result is a travelogue that is, quite literally, magnificent. The supposed author identifies himself in the text as Jean de Mandeville, an English knight who set out in 1322 and did not return to his homeland until 1356, after having traveled through nearly every country in the world for thirty years. The depictions range from venerable sites in the Holy Land to exotic scenes in the Far East. Seventy-four radiant miniatures, executed with consummate artistry, illustrate motifs from these adventures. — Very good condition, a copy as fresh as when first published. 2 vols. (facsimiles and commentary) - One of 900 numbered copies. - The travels of the knight Jean de Mandeville (Livre des merveilles, FR 2810, folios 141–225). Facsimile with 74 miniatures highlighted in gold and silver, along with a commentary volume. Leather binding with gold embossing and cloth with an embossed title and spine. Together in an original cloth slipcase. - Very good condition. This lot is subject to standard taxation. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints, and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.