The great thing about having a bibliophile on your holiday list is that we are easy to shop for and that the holidays are the season for gorgeous, limited edition books. Check out the new version of the Grimani Breviary from Levenger Press. The name comes from Cardinal Grimani of Venice, who purchased this beautiful illuminated manuscript in the 16th century. The original can never leave Venice and is housed in the Library of Saint Mark. The Levenger version is linen-and-gold-bound and comes in a matching slipcase. It has 110 color plates from the original Breviary with extensive scholarly commentary. The Breviary contains a foreword by Ross King, a noted author and art historian. There are 2,000 copies available and it sells for $150.
