Manuscript facsimile.- The Book of Felicity, facsimile reprint, 2007.
Manuscript facsimile.- The Book of Felicity, edited by M. Moleiro, facsimile reprint, coloured and gilt manuscript facsimile leaves, certificate of authenticity tipped into front free endpaper, ornately gilt morocco folding case binding, blindstamped, housed in tray-case (very light scuff marks), else fine, folio, 2007.
⁂ An exact reproduction of the original 16th century manuscript held in the Bibliotheque Nationale De France. The Book of Felicity, commissioned by Sultan Murad III for his favourite daughter, features descriptions of the twelve signs of the zodiac accompanied by splendid miniatures; a series of paintings showing how human circumstances are influenced by the planets; astrological and astronomical tables; and an enigmatic treatise on fortune telling.
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Manuscript facsimile.- The Book of Felicity, edited by M. Moleiro, facsimile reprint, coloured and gilt manuscript facsimile leaves, certificate of authenticity tipped into front free endpaper, ornately gilt morocco folding case binding, blindstamped, housed in tray-case (very light scuff marks), else fine, folio, 2007.
⁂ An exact reproduction of the original 16th century manuscript held in the Bibliotheque Nationale De France. The Book of Felicity, commissioned by Sultan Murad III for his favourite daughter, features descriptions of the twelve signs of the zodiac accompanied by splendid miniatures; a series of paintings showing how human circumstances are influenced by the planets; astrological and astronomical tables; and an enigmatic treatise on fortune telling.