The Grimani Breviary is one of the most celebrated illuminated manuscripts in Western art history — a masterwork of Flemish and Venetian illumination created in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, renowned for its extraordinary detail and beauty. This 1906 English edition is a limited facsimile production of just 500 copies, making it a genuinely rare and significant book for collectors of fine printing, art history, and illuminated manuscript reproduction.
The physical volume is as remarkable as its subject: bound in velvet, a luxurious and unusual choice that reflects the reverence with which this edition was produced. At nearly 11 inches tall and over 7 inches wide, it has real physical presence — a substantial, museum-quality object.
Antique condition — wear to cover, discoloration, consistent with nearly 120 years of age. Measures approximately 10.75" x 7.25" x 1.25". Ships from Altadena, CA.
