Incunabulum Incunabulorum. The Gutenberg Bible on Vellum in the Vollbehr Collection

'Incunabulum Incunabulorum' offers a compelling exploration of one of the most significant artifacts in the history of human communication: the Gutenberg Bible. Written by Edwin Emerson, this work focuses on the magnificent vellum copy formerly held in the Vollbehr Collection, tracing the origins and the enduring legacy of the first major book printed using mass-produced movable metal type in Europe.The narrative delves into the craftsmanship of Johann Gutenberg and the profound impact his 42-line Bible had on the Western world. Termed the 'choicest book of Christendom,' the Gutenberg Bible represents a pivotal moment where the medieval world met the dawn of the Renaissance. Emerson provides an authentic and detailed account of this specific copy’s journey, highlighting its physical beauty as an incunabulum-a book printed before 1501-and its status as a cornerstone of bibliographic history. This volume serves as an essential resource for bibliophiles, historians, and anyone fascinated by the evolution of the printed word and the preservation of rare literary treasures.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.