Treasure Bible of the Middle Ages – Limited Edition Facsimile The Treasure Bible of the Middle Ages. Medieval Bible picture book. France around 1250. Full facsimile of the original from the John Rylands Library in Manchester (Great Britain, signature: French MS 5) bound in black velvet with metal applications and a red center garnet. With commentary volume and decorative box. Published by Rimini Imago-Verlag, 1999 in an edition of 499. 18.6 × 14.9 cm. 96 pages with 48 full-page Gothic miniatures on a bright gold background in the Byzantine style. These miniatures contain scenes from the Old Testament, especially from the Book of Genesis. The captions are in French. The Bible was created in the first half of the 13th century. It is an attractive example of the so-called Channel School. Limited edition of 499 copies. This copy is number M028. With certificate from Imago Publishing. The accompanying commentary volume includes a history and description of the manuscript, explanations of the technical process and the artist's style, and a detailed description of the individual scenes depicted (124 pages with numerous color illustrations, bound in black linen with gold embossing). The manuscript, the accompanying volume, and the very decorative box are in immaculate condition.