Atlas of Natural History Felipe II - Vicente García Editores

The Atlas of Natural History, or Pomar Codex is a pictorial manuscript composed of 218 color plates painted on paper to one side. The first 47 correspond to the wildlife, and from the start of the fourth botany. Titles in Latin in the sixteenth century humanist letter. Paging old ink in the upper angle defective: page 16 jumps to 21, of the back 197 to 180, according to the end. Modern foliation in pencil on the back of the sheets in the lower right corner. The sheet 42 is impaired in the lower left corner.

In binding with gilt decorations on covers and legends: "Garden House" and "Portrait of nature." Gilt edges. In the last leaf with guard seventeenth century letter reads: "The King Felipe II gave our this book to your physician Dr. Honorato Pomar, Valencian, herbs professor at the University of Valencia; heredole his teacher son Pomar and he sold me his dead mother's widow said Dr. Pomar for £ 50, having tried painters in value of 100 pounds. HMDLV "In the back, the following note: "Ex libris ab Academy Valentinae Legatis Exmo D. Jaunario Perellós, Marchione de Dos Aguas.".

None of the films is signed, but it can be shown that a double foliation Atlas gives the great historical and scientific attention. First, many of the sheets have typical characteristics of Veronese Ligozzi James, one of the most celebrated artists of plants and animals of the sixteenth century. Secondly, another part of the Atlas sheets corresponds to drawings of plants and animals made ​​in the U.S. is generally regarded as the first modern scientific expedition: the one intended by Felipe II to investigate "the history of the natural things of our Indias" . Directed by Francisco Hernández, this famous expedition studied from 1571-1577 Mexican nature.

This manuscript is a source of exceptional importance of botany and zoology Renaissance iconography. Its origin has a high historical significance: it was given by Philip II to Jaime Honorato Pomar, holder of the Chair of "herbes" or medical botany at the University of Valencia, the first devoted to this subject in the Hispanic kingdoms and one of the most early in Europe.

Facsimile reproduction of the edition preserved in the General and Historical Library of the University of Valencia.

It consists of: Facsimile + Book + Case study material.

-Roll only 3,000 copies, numbered by notary.

-Bound in parchment.

-Paper Ingres. Piggy Casas. Specially manufactured with the same characteristics as the original.

-Presentation case with cloth binding and gold engraving.

Study of 138 pages in Spanish and English by José María López Piñero (Former Professor of History of Science at the University of Valencia, Former Director of the Institute Documentary and Historical Studies of Science at the University of Valencia, CSIC) and translated by Thomas F. Glick (Boston University).

Final page where you can see the affidavit, signed by a notary and official seal Colgio. This is the fax number 889 of an edition of 3000.

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Document: Ms 9
Rating: Facsimiles . Illuminated manuscripts.
ISBN 10: 84-85094-91-3 .
ISBN 13: 978-84-85094-91-2 .
Size : 23.7 x 34.8 cm .
Sheets: 232 +2 crd.
Pages: 464 +4 crd.
Language: Latin
Original Dating: XVI century
Facsimile edition Date : 13/06/1990 .
Circulation: 3000. this is the 889
Binding: Bound in parchment on panel, with gold engravings.
Main theme : Botany and Zoology .
Components : Case in Dutch with gold back in hand skin; facsimile volume and volume studies , in Spanish and English by José María López Piñero ( former professor of History of Science at the University of Valencia, former Director of the Institute for Documentary Studies and Historical Science of the University of Valencia , CSIC) and translated by Thomas F. Glick ( University of Boston ) .
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Paper made especially with the same characteristics as the original.
Limited edition , numbered and signed copies by a notary public , and the signature of the printer-publisher.

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Book of Hours of Charles V - Ed Versol

In 1999 published a facsimile Versol Deluxe Book of Hours of Charles V, the original of which is preserved in the National Library of Spain (Code Vitr. 24-3). This facsimile of his last 4,850 PVP was in euros, of which only 575 numbered copies were made, is sold out.

One of the most important manuscripts of which are kept in the National Library of Spain is known as the Book of Hours of Charles V. The rationale for membership is based on a handwritten note from the second sheet Guardian: Hic liber fuit Imperatoris Caroli Magni V. For its high content educational interest, possibly he was given was very young. He belonged to the house of Habsburg until Philip III donated to Cardinal Francisco de Joyeuse.

The codex, written in French bastard letter is as Durrie, "particularly interesting for the history of lighting Work." In its 336 pages, approximately 320 are lavishly illustrated with paintings muralists and very striking and sensationalism, making this codex is an exceptional gem. included, also, many historiated miniatures (over 700) in many varied fringes.

It contains several double page (the victorious entry of Heraclius into Jerusalem Cross with Christ, David's victory over Goliath or the meeting of the three death knights), which would be sufficient to qualify the codex as a masterpiece.

They have less merit the rest, which combined with short texts, clearly involve a didactic purpose. Another large number of them have been made in full page and culminated with gold leaf. 

Detail where you can see the quality certification of the work, notarized. This is the copy number 444 in a unique and unrepeatable edition of 575.

Without any doubt, this Book of Hours, is one of the most beautiful and beautiful of our artistic heritage. Although the prologue does not advertise, the Book of Hours of Charles V served its holder as a genuine encyclopedia moralizing, because among the many Bible stories are interspersed cycles: concordance between Sibyls and Prophets, Legend of the Cross Miracles of the Virgin, concordance between Prophets and Apostles Creed composition, Acts, Chronicles of the Life of David and Life of Job, Legend of the Three Living and the Three Dead, Dance of Death, etc..

This proliferation of images reminds us that the value of the Book of Hours with illustrations served more to be seen than to be read, and this particularly shattered the previously established to show a new civilization of the image.

Charles I of Spain and V of Germany there are several Books of Hours but the National Library of Spain is considered the most beautiful and interesting.

This manuscript is as Durrie, particularly interesting for the history of lighting work.

In its 336 pages, 320 are richly illustrated with paintings by muralists and very striking and sensationalism, making this codex is an exceptional gem.

Included, also, many historiated miniatures (over 700) in many varied fringes. It contains several double page (the victorious entry of Heraclius into Jerusalem with the Cross of Christ, David's victory over Goliath or the meeting of the three death knights), which would be sufficient to qualify the codex as a masterpiece.

Book studies helps to read the codex.

Exterior View. You can see the box in which are included both as facsimile study book. All collected in a simulation of a book with a sleek aesthetic.

Side of the box Vista.

The codex , written in French bastard letter is as Durrie , " particularly interesting for the history of lighting Work. " In its 336 pages, 320 are richly illustrated with paintings by muralists and very striking , making this codex is an exceptional gem. Included , also, many historiated miniatures (over 700 ) in many varied fringes . It contains several double-page : the triumphant entry into Jerusalem Heraclius with the Cross of Christ, to win David over Goliath, and I find the three Death Knights , which would be sufficient to qualify the codex as a masterpiece. Another large number of them have been made in full and culminated with gold leaf page . " Although not announce the prologue , the Book of Hours of Charles V served as its possessor a veritable encyclopedia , because between the biblical stories are interspersed various cycles: Concordance between Sibyls and Prophets, Leyendas de la Cruz , Milagros de la Virgen, Concordance between Prophets and Apostles Creed composition , Acts , Chronicles of the Life of David and Life of Job, the Legend . three Living and the three Dead, Dance of Death , etc. This proliferation of images indicates that an illuminated Book of Hours served more to be seen than to be read , and this one, particularly , shattered the established to show a new civilization image .

The manuscript belonged to the Habsburgs until Felipe III gave it to Cardinal Francisco de Joyeuse Narbonne during his visit to the Monastery of Montserrat. In the eighteenth century was part of the library of Cardinal Zelada, and in 1869 joined the National Library with other codices of the Cathedral of Toledo.

Far from the typical pastoral scenes , images of the Calendar represent human life throughout the months of childhood , youth and maturity of two brothers, one pious and another sinner , dying in December succeed with year , passing one's soul to heaven and the other to hell. In the left image ( f. 5 ) we applied the child with a book in your hands ( the pious future) and the other with a set of tables ( the sinner future). Then ( f. 16) , God showed Adam all the beings of Paradise: animals, birds , fish , and water and stars. These six models are dedicated to Eve, the serpent, the forbidden fruit and the expulsion from Paradise . Then the cycle of Cain and Abel with four other splendid illustrations , followed by the patriarchs to Joseph in Egypt is represented . This Book of Hours devoted to Genesis 27 miniatures ( f. 16-42 ) and each contains a separate record to abound in the narrative : more than historiadas many Bibles .

Chapter IX (f. 44-51) deals with Sibyls and Prophets Matches between predicting the New Testament. Thus, Eritrea sibyls (Annunciation and Christmas), Persian (Apocalyptic Virgin and Child with treading the serpent), libica (Mother and Son illuminating the darkness), Samos and appear Cimmeria (The Nativity and the Virgin nursing the Child), Europe and Tiburtina (the Flight into Egypt and Jesus is slapped), Agrippina and Delphic (Passion) and Helespóntica and Phrygia (Crucifixion and Resurrection). The text gives the names of the prophets with the predictions of these oracles relate.

Chapters X and XI (f. 52-61) discuss the Exodus, XII and XV (f. 62-125) Life of Christ in Art 63. Also includes 12 miniatures of Revelation (f. 243-254) within the New Testament cycle. The Life and Miracles of the Virgin have dedicated 20 illustrations (Ch. XV-XVII). These illuminated folios, and many remain to 320, are made within the liturgical cycles of the Great Hours.

In the manuscript several artists and a main hand would be Jean Poyet, enlightening workshop are Charles VIII. Negotiations of Anne of Brittany with Isabella for a marriage agreement with her ​​daughter Claudia Prince Charles (Treaty of Blois, 1504) when both were just 4 years old, possibly motivated the gift of this book specially lit for education the future Charles I. The deal did not materialize, but the manuscript was completed shortly after and ended in the Library of the Habsburgs.

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Format: 230 x 153 mm

.Dating: XVI century (c. 1503)

Pages: 320, and 3 full-page spreads.

Binding: Handmade.Natural skin on wood and metal corners.Book studies: comments and studying the text and thumbnails.

Authors: Julian Martin Abad, Anna Muntada, Elisa and Francisco M. Varela Gimeno Blay.Thumbnails: 320. Almost all full page and three spreads

Global Issue: 575 copies certified

PRICE: 4400 €

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Bestiary of Oxford - Ed Adeva

Definition Bestiary: Medieval bestiaries were treated teaching on the allegorical, religious and moral significance of animals mentioned in the Bible, are an attempt to bring into harmony the idea of God the Creator with his creation of Nature and convey the idea that knowing the natural world is a way of praising the Creator through his work

The Bestiary were distinctly Christian works with a moral message about life, work, service to God and death. Somehow, modern fable with its moral stories relayed through animal figures, are heirs of the medieval bestiary

This manuscript, the Bestiary of Oxford, which includes the properties of real and mythical animals, is an important document to reveal the knowledge of the time and the evolution of the concept of own world of the Middle Ages. Reflects changes of thought versus symbolism and allegory in relation to the surrounding world, the variations in curriculum and moral concepts and the growing interest in the natural sciences. We speak of the XII century, coinciding with the consolidation of the Gothic style in art.

The manuscript in question is a deluxe edition, with a profusion of gold and high artistic qualities clearly visible in the fineness of the drawings and the selection of colors. The funny Byzantine style to which they refer as fall within the tradition of English miniature. The inset of Figure comes in a square of Romanesque art, but the stylization of the figures and place us in the Gothic. The splendor of gold funds contributes to the preciousness of the manuscript

In the late twelfth century, in the late Romanesque became the rage in educated circles in England a new genre of books: the bestiary, profusely illustrated book of animals and based on biblical references and relevant ideas. The text accompanying the illustrations and faithfully explains the characteristics and peculiarities of animals, among which quite often include fabulous beings.

Among the many manuscripts, which is currently stored in Oxford is one of the oldest and most beautiful. The Oxford codex is lavishly decorated with gold leaf and includes magnificent representations of animals, plants and men, which are characterized by a bright gouache and a clear, calm and symmetrically balanced with a bright colorful composition. Virtually no other bestiary has such a wide repertoire of examples. In addition the chapter thumbnails of the book reproduced in oversized versions vividly descriptive and eight scenes from Genesis.

As unknown as the specific place of origin is the donor of the manuscript, made circa 1210 by anonymous artists. However, its luxurious presentation, specifically its waste of gold and silver suggest a high personality as the recipient of this gem. The Romanesque leather binding is currently in the Österreichische Nationalbibliothek in Vienna.

Detail of the exterior of both books, study and facsimile.

More details inside the facsimile.

Folio, 2 vols, 104 sheets printed on parchment, Gothic typeface, 131 gouache on gold recorded six full-page decorated capitals,. Issue # 25 of an edition of 495. Full leather, spine gilt decorated with drawings and figures, is attached with a volume of comments of the work, 172 p, editorial material.. Case in fabric. Superb editing a manuscript collection alchemist and astrologer Freemason Elias Ashmole (1617-1692), preserved in the Bodleian Library Oxford

The work is a didactic treatise on the allegorical, religious and moral significance of animals mentioned in the Bible and has a double meaning: shows knowledge of nature as a way to approach God, and is a hymn of praise to the Creator. Facsimiles. Bibliophile. Moral literature. Zoology. Natural sciences. Facsimile. Bibliophilism. Moral literature. Zoology. Natural sciences. No. ref. Bookseller C14N98

Printed in Gothic script and regulate uniform with red and blue filigree case of modest dimensions, six leaves adorned with spectacular full-page miniatures, all on gold, among which the image of Christ or God the Creator, and beautiful of 131 recorded with polychrome figures of animals, all equally on gold, showing a good knowledge of the natural sciences.

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Format 276 x 183 mm

Extension 122 sheets

Latin language

Lighting 129 thumbnails on golden background

Location, symbol Oxford, Bodleian Library, Ms. Ashmole 1511Facsimile ADEVA, Graz / Club du Livre, Paris / Art and Bibliophile, Madrid, 1982

  Number 434 deu na single roll reduced to only 495 copies

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Bestiary Don Juan de Austria - Ed Siloé

Since ancient times the animal world has had an overpowering influence on the mind of man to inspire in him a mixture of fear, awe and deep fascination. His manifold reality, more often mysterious and inescapable presence have been favoring the appearance of an ancient zoological culture of an effort to understand and so argued that symbolic interpretation has led to one of the most solid bodies of wisdom embodied in the famous medieval bestiaries.

In the next picture you can see the two volumes. The set consists of facsimile and a book study that thoroughly analyzes each page.

Facsimile S. XVI.Original preserved in the Monastery of Santa Maria de la Vid (Burgos)

The mysterious appearance of many animals, some of its disturbing and fascinating shapes dimensions, their hidden habits, or too diffuse, have fueled awe, admiration and respect for this impressive animal species worldwide, making it not only preferred object of observation and study, but also, as in the case of our medieval bestiary-in paradigm of good or evil in human alama glittering mirror and, ultimately, an inexhaustible source of spiritual and social wisdom with which equate to better difficult journey through this turbulent world.  Here you can see photos of the interior and facsimile, with his models and manual text.

A while now , most educated in the fields of the western world is picking a strong tendency to deepen geographic or temporal remote cultures from ours. As elsewhere, there is growing interest in the ancient Chinese culture , philosophy, history and spirituality of ancient India, the Amazing little known Islamic or dark area in pre-Columbian America. And going back in time warp , the spell is evident that our Middle Ages exercised all their diversity , their particular worldview , his metaphysical world , its peculiar cosmology and cosmogony , the art of churches and cathedrals, its broad and rich symbolic language of our bestiaries be perhaps one of the most eloquent expressions .Mired as we are in this vortex of dizzying accumulation of scientific and technical knowledge we risk falling into an exclusive and excluding scientism lose all contact with these other cultures with which we are obliged to talk , which severely limits our human vision and ultimately take us even to disturb the necessary compression of ourselves.

The truth is that the proliferation of bestiaries was such that over time came to become the reference book for the educated and genuine artists briefs then.But this really educated people, cleric or philosopher that evoke a paradigm of the eternal truths, and driven by a strong Christian spiritual impulse, too humble country people, the peasants surrounded their pets and harmful , moving through forests, meadows and orchards, and even the ladies who basks practicing falconry be sent to this symbology bestiaries and see the butterfly or the first swallow, arrival with good weather, the emblem of the Resurrection Christ, for example, the gray donkey marked with a white cross on the back will evoke his painful walk to Calvary carrying the wood of their ordeal.

Just mention falconry and may not be idle warn our dear reader a rare curiosity, as is the fact that among the many pages of our bestiary found a short treatise on falconry which is the only illustrated this subject written in Spanish. In no other library or document may be found as happy coincidence.

The author, Martin Villaverde, who appears in a shortened form as the manuscript Villaxide-dedicates the book, as stated above, to Don Juan of Austria with these words: "I ​​drew these lines to Vra. Excellencia with pasallas and rest awhile mirallas of many who worked in war. "We entertain remedarle and dedicate this book to those who have had or will have the opportunity and sufficient sensitivity to support our editorial work by acquiring a copy of this edition, that crossing and recrossing their beautiful pages also take a break from the many other ungrateful also modern life often bring.

Dear reader, faces one of the most beautiful and perfect bibliophile editions current. Not surprisingly facsimile earned the Fray Luis de León prize for the best work published in this section. And with them and our author-Martin-Villaverde one last tip we want to give a bestial advice we dare say: 'Heal well bivir / how long have / A death there's hope. "

Here we can see a detailed help book. Where vien translated and explained the text of the facsimile.

More details of the book. Especially closures lids, with a simple click and curious.

The facsimile is made of full leather over table with nerves, pedal bone and metal clasps. There are 370 color illustrated pages respecting faults and defects of the original paper.

Study by D. Juan José Vallejo Penedo, Asunción Gómez de Segura Serna, D. Enrique Martín Pérez and D. Jose Manuel Rueda Fradejas includes test D. Manuel Alvar. 777 pgs.

In this last picture, you can see that on the last page the notarial certificate that shows the authenticity of the work is located. This is number 680 of 696 copies of which it consists. Unique in the world and out and in the editorial.

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Number 680 of a single roll of 696.

Exhausted. 

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