The auction brings 165 lots of important books, manuscripts, letters, maps, and documents from Victorian period for sale through bidding.What: Valuable Books and ManuscriptsWhere: Christie’s, 8 King Street, St. James's, London SW1Y 6QT, UKWhen: December 1, 11amPublic Viewing: November 30, 9am-4:30pmTop Lots of the Sale:* A gargantuan French bible, exceptional for its size, its lavish decoration, its unusual iconography and its pristine state of preservation. Estimate: £800,000 - £1,200,000 (US$991,200 - US$ 1,486,800)* An extremely rare first edition of a milestone in German literature, the first printed collection of 13th-century German epic poetry. Estimate: £400,000 - £600,000 (US$495,600 - US$743,400)* A remarkable Hebrew Bible, written by the son of Moshe Arragel. Estimate: £200,000 - £300,000 (USD 247,800 - USD 371,700)* An illuminated manuscript on vellum titled “The Rochechouart De Mortemart Hours.” Estimate: £200,000 - £300,000 (US$247,800 - US$371,700)* A hitherto-unknown miniature from an illuminated manuscript on vellum, painted by Simon Bening, titled “Supper at Emmaus.” Estimate: £20,000 - £180,000 (US$148,680 - US$223,020)For details, visit: http://www.christies.com/salelanding/index.aspx?lid=1&intsaleid=26068&saletitle=Click on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.
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