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DALI (SALVADOR) [Bible] Biblia sacra vulgatae editionis. Sixti V pont. max. iussu recognita et Clementis VIII auctoritate edita, imaginibus Salvatoris Dali exornata, 5 vol., NUMBER 48 OF 1499 'LUXUS' COPIES ON HAND-MADE PAPER, Milan, Rizzoli, 1967-1969
1 December 2021, 12:00 GMT
London, KnightsbridgeSold for £6,375 inc. premium
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DALI (SALVADOR)
[Bible] Biblia sacra vulgatae editionis. Sixti V pont. max. iussu recognita et Clementis VIII auctoritate edita, imaginibus Salvatoris Dali exornata, 5 vol., NUMBER 48 OF 1499 'LUXUS' COPIES ON HAND-MADE PAPER, 105 offset lithographs in colour, with printed Japon tissue-guards, 4-page gilt-lettered parchment limitation note loosely inserted, untrimmed in publisher's dark tan calf, gilt panelled spines, cream watered-silk endpapers, t.e.g., others uncut, abrasion to some spine bands, original matching cream watered-silk slipcases with calf edges, some abrasions and wear [Michler & Löpsinger 1600], folio (487 x 360mm.), Milan, Rizzoli, 1967-1969
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"Dali spent six years (1963-69) creating the original gouaches for the book. This lengthy project was an artistic, as well as intensely spiritual exercise, to explore and return to the Catholic faith; the vibrant lithographs, infused with imagination and devotion, are the result of this pilgrimage" ('Salvator Dali rare books', blog post by The Bookworm, 10 May 2012, rarebooksdigest.com).



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