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round 1540, Simon Bening in Bruges was commissioned to create this enchanting Book of Hours for an unknown aristocratic personality. Its subsequent whereabouts remained unknown until, a century later, the book of prayers was purchased by the Electoral Bavarian Treasury during the period of Elector Ferdinand Maria. In 1781, it was subsequently entrusted to the Bavarian Court Library, together with other valuable books.

Simon Bening's Flemish Calendar is justifiably considered a jewel among the books of hours of the late Middle Ages. This delightful work of art by the greatest book illuminator of his time is currently preserved in the Bavarian State Library in Munich under the designation Clmn 23 638.

Production of the Fine Art Facsimile Edition of this illuminated manuscript which comprises 60 pages (10.4 x 14 cm in size) required the use of as many as 10 colours, including gold and silver. The pages, which have been cut to match the original, are gilt edged on all three sides. To match the original, the binding is also in purple velvet with twelve rosettes, corners and clasps of genuine, solid silver (925 sterling silver).

The Fine Art Facsimile Edition is accompanied by a 484 page commentary volume. The texts are published in German, French and English.

Both the Fine Art Facsimile Edition and the commentary volume are supplied in a lucite box for protection and enhancement.

The Fine Art Facsimile Edition is limited to 980 numbered copies world-wide.

Note: This Fine Art Facsimile Edition is now sold out