[VALOIS] - Codice Valois. Evangeliario casanatense. Florence: Vallecchi, 2008.   Reproduction of the famous manuscript dating back to 1526, commissioned by Claude de France for his son François, held hostage by Charles V in Spain. The biblical stories are narrated and represented by the miniatures in a way suited to the young age of the prince, so as to be able to transmit him education and faith.   (224 x 157mm). Copy no. 63 of 499. Detailed colour reproduction of the original codex. Leather binding with gilt decorations on covers and spine, clasp for closure. Preserved in red velvet editorial box (inner container detached from the covers of the box). With a volume of commentary.


Estimate € 200 - 300

Sold € 400

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