First edition; Luigi Serafini - Codex Seraphinianus - 2
Franco Maria Ricci - Codex Seraphinianus - Milano, Franco Maria Ricci Editore, st edition - 2 volumes - Black silk bindings - Edition of: copies, this is no. . Signed by the artist (Luigi Serafini) at the publisher’s imprint. Complete with the publisher’s letter. Condition: Good. The books have been read and show wear; in good condition but not pristine. One book has minor foxing at the edges of the pages, unobtrusive when the book is open (see photo).¶ The Codex is a kind of encyclopaedia, written in an incomprehensible script, and it contains drawings of strange creatures and objects.The book had a certain cult status and many attempts were made to decipher the language of the Codex. Read More