The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments - King James Version - Michelangelo Edition

Near fine. Massive black leather hardcover with gilt titles and designs on cover and spine designed by Howard Morris. Beautiful presentation with many unique features: full color plates from the works of Michelangelo; eight pages of maps; twelve blank family history pages (awaiting next owner's family history) with illuminated margin motifs designed by Fritz Kredel, who also prepared illuminated-calligraphic Sermon on the Mount [14 pp. inserted between pages 12-13 of the New Testament] . 4to. [22] 1133 pp . [20] Color plates; maps; photos of sculptural works. Red end pages; attached white and black ribbon markers; red and black type. Gilt page edges. This is an oversized book and will require additional postage for international or expedited orders. We will contact for authorization beforehand. Ships fast with tracking.