{"product_id":"liber-bestiarum-bodley-with-commentary-folio-society-limited-ed-1061-vgc","title":"Liber Bestiarum Myths Folio Society 2008 1st ed. Limited 2v Leather Eccles - VGC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLiber Bestiarum, Bodley 764. (2v.) FACSIMILE of c.1250 volume. Bound in red Nigerian goatskin blocked in four colours with a design by David Eccles, 4 raised bands. All page edges gilded. Ribbon marker. 284pp. COMMENTARY VOLUME by Christopher de Hamel. Translation by Richard Barber. Bound in blue cloth blocked with a gilt design. 174pp. Dark blue buckram solander box with red leather spine label. 33x22x8.8cm. 1980 copies. (£495)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLiber Bestiarum draws on the medieval bestiary tradition, in which descriptions of real and fabulous animals are combined with Christian moral and religious interpretation. Lions, elephants, birds, serpents and fantastic creatures become symbols through which medieval writers explored virtue, vice, scripture and the natural world. Bestiaries were among the most richly illustrated and widely read books of the Middle Ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn very good overall condition. No.1061, a few unnoticeable dents to the slipcase, very small scratch to bottom page edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Folio Vault\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFolio Vault is an independent bookseller specialising in pre-owned Folio Society books. We have been buying and selling books in the UK since 2019 and expanded to the US in 2025.\u003cbr\u003eEvery book is carefully checked, with photographs and condition notes so you can buy with confidence. We pack every order securely and ship worldwide.\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're looking to buy or sell books, please get in touch. Our team is always happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folio Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54985992634707,"sku":"2026_04_17_20143","price":625.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/2951\/6883\/files\/10_dc990235-afbc-4287-9b36-1dc0b4baa457.jpg?v=1789764905","url":"https:\/\/thefoliovault.com\/products\/liber-bestiarum-bodley-with-commentary-folio-society-limited-ed-1061-vgc","provider":"Folio Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}