Giulio Cesare
Gold Volume printed in only 499 numbered copies
Giulio Cesare published by D’ORO Collection is a book written in Italian by German historian Theodor Mommsen describing the life and deeds of Julius Caesar. It consists of 23 untitled chapters.
This 200-page book is printed in only 499 numbered copies and contains 152 engravings and 5 lithographies.
The Giulio Cesare Volume published by D’ORO Collection is entirely handmade using artisan paper with 220 gram thickness. Each page is stitched by master craftsmen using wooden frames of the type used in the Middle Ages. The covers of Giulio Cesare are made of red leather lined with Moirè, the finest Italian silk. Two bronze reliefs, gilded by immersion into a 24 Kt gold bath, form the front and back covers.
Julius Caesar’s profile stands out on the front cover.
A luxury book of unique value, shape and contents – created by merging the ancient bookbinding techniques with the works of great artists of everlasting renown.
INFORMATION
Title: Giulio Cesare
Edition: 499 numbered copies
Publishing year: 2015
ISBN: Handmade book with no ISBN
Publishing House: D’ORO Collection
Author: Theodor Mommsen
Language: Italian
Translation: Translation into other languages available upon request
Production: Entirely made in Italy at the D’ORO Collection workshops in the heart of Rome
Number of pages: 200
Size (cm): 32 x 43 x 6
Covers: Book covers and spine in red leather. Both covers are fully covered by bronze reliefs gilded by immersion into a 24 Kt gold bath.
Gilded bronze reliefs: 2 covers
Inside covers: Red Moirè with gildings
Paper: Artisan cotton paper, 220 gram thick
Finishes: Hot-stamped logos and titles using 24 Kt gold leaves
Bookmarks: 1 red leather bookmark
Packaging: The book comes inside a red velvet and black Moirè case
Accompanying accessories: Protective red velvet bag