Overview
The Gutenberg Bible, which appeared about 1455, represents the invention of printing in the Western world. The Huntington Library holds one of three vellum copies of the Gutenberg Bible in the United States. Color reproductions of several pages and initial letters from the Bible accompany this text, which details the early history of printing and the way the Gutenberg Bible was produced. The author also discusses Henry Huntington's purchase of the Bible in 1911 for the then-unimaginable sum of $50,000.
Synopsis
The Gutenberg Bible, which appeared about 1455, represents the invention of printing in the Western world. The Huntington Library holds one of three vellum copies of the Gutenberg Bible in the United States. Color reproductions of several pages and initial letters from the Bible accompany this text, which details the early history of printing and the way the Gutenberg Bible was produced. The author also discusses Henry Huntington's purchase of the Bible in 1911 for the then-unimaginable sum of $50,000.
Booknews
A succinct treatment of one of the most important landmarks in western history. In a volume that is itself exemplary in elegance and grace, discusses the 1455 Gutenberg Bible in terms of the emergence of printing, its status today, and the copy at the Huntington. Includes color reproductions of full pages (not at full size) and details. No index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)