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Psalter for the use of Brussels
Illuminated Manuscript on vellum. Northern France (Paris?), c. 1260. .


David as a Musician.
An initial A from a choirbook, illuminated by Girolamo dai Libri.
Italy, Verona, c. 1552-55.

Niccolò da Poggibonsi.
Viazo da Venesia al Sancto Iherusalem.
Bologna: Rubiera, 1500.


EUR 180.000,- EUR 68.000,- EUR 350.000,-
 
Welcome to the site of Dr. Günther - Antiquariat
a gateway to the treasure trove of medieval and Renaissance manuscripts and miniatures and early printed books offered for sale by our firm. An experienced connoisseur and scholar of medieval and Renaissance manuscripts, Jörn Günther founded his business in 1990. Our firm expanded continuously since, gained an international reputation and presence, and has established among the few leading enterprises worldwide active in this area.
Apart from general information about us, our catalogues & publications and a calendar announcing our participation in international fairs throughout the year, this site presents a comprehensive database of manuscripts, miniatures and rare books from our inventory. The database will be updated on a regular basis.
Should you wish to contact us queries can always be sent to our e-mail address. Here you can also place catalogue orders or register for notification about new acquisitions in your collecting field or about our selection to be presented at the major fairs in which we participate throughout the year. We can be reached by phone from Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visitors are welcome in our premises by appointment.

We hope you will enjoy browsing through our site and exploring the world of collecting manuscripts and rare books.

Fair Schedule 2009
 
Stuttgarter Antiquariatsmesse:
30 January - 1 February 2009

TEFAF Maastricht:
13 - 22 March 2009

New York Antiquarian Book Fair:
3 - 5 April 2009

The Grosvenor House Art & Antiques Fair, London:
11 - 17 June 2009

Salon International du Livre Ancien, Paris:
19 - 21 June 2009

The International Fine Art and Antique Dealers Show, New York:
16 - 22 October 2009





   
 
The 50th anniversary-edition of our recent catalogue presents 25 manuscripts and 25 early prints, which display utmost quality of ancient book production.

To view the actual catalogue online please click here.
Our new brochure offers a cross-section of miniatures, manuscripts and early printed books as an eye's delight, effecting from its brilliant reproductions and short descriptions of all items.

To view the actual brochure online please click here.
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