{"product_id":"the-getty-apocalypse-folio-society-limited-edition","title":"The Getty Apocalypse (Folio Society Limited Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOLD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFolio Society limited facsimile edition. First edition thus. Numbered on colophon, 78 of 1000.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 13th century accounting of the end of the world and the judgement of souls that follows, as described in the Book of Revelations. This facsimile is a reproduction of the apocrypha held in the Getty Museum. The original text was embellished with gold and silver leaf. This facsimile reproduces the effect with metallic foil overlay and an additional barrier layer to reduce glare and reproduce the aged look of the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with commentary volume by Nigel J. Morgan, containing translations of St John's original text, as well as commentary by Berengaudus and contextual essays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoth volumes housed in red-brown buckram solander case. Main volume bound in quarter brown goatskin leather and decorative boards. Cover illustration blocked in gilt and colour and designed by David Eccles. All edges gilt. Commentary volume bound in red-brown buckram with gilt titling and illustrations. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition: Fine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Impeccably preserved. All volumes and contents fine in like solander case. A spectacular copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 volumes. Folio Society Limited Edition. \u003cem\u003eLondon:\u003c\/em\u003e The Folio Society, 2011. Folio. Original quarter leather and cloth in cloth solander case. Pages: main volume: 92; commentary volume: 136.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: This item is very large and heavy. Within Australia, it may require additional postage costs. For international shipping, the postage costs are sure to be substantial. Please contact rarebooks@harryhartog.com.au if you would like to discuss a quote regarding postage rates.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThis book is currently not on display in store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eIf you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: rarebooks@harryhartog.com.au\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John the Evangelist \u0026 Nigel J. Morgan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47887603073267,"sku":"1110002900990","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4284\/5939\/files\/d03a97fd-eafc-4068-a75f-b13bd1935544.png?v=1760579342","url":"https:\/\/www.harryhartog.com.au\/products\/the-getty-apocalypse-folio-society-limited-edition","provider":"Harry Hartog Bookseller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}