The Story of the Three Kings

By John of Hildesheim and Margaret B. John of Hildesheim; Freeman

Written in the 14th century by John of Hildesheim. This book will appeal to you from every angle. Its looks: (beautiful), its quality: (bonded leather cover, sewn signatures with heavy cream paper), printing: (illustrated from fifty-eight 600 year old wood cuts and a unique type style), content: (the most enchanting story written in "Chaucer-flavored" English, PLUS a foreword, a complete table of contents and illustrations, bibliography, biography of the 14th century author and more. . . .) The original edition of this rare book was published by the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art in the fifties but this ancient story of stories was written down six hundred years ago. It was first published in Latin, then in German, English, French and since in many other languages. The Story of the Three Kings beautifully illustrates some of the beliefs held most dear to the Christian Faith, and anyone who reads, enjoys history and a great story, will love this book. Large 7-1/2"x10 size, gold embossed cover, bonded leather, 60 lb. cream paper, 90 pages.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0911845682
• ISBN13: 9780911845686
• Release Date: October 1997
• Publisher: Neumann Press
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.0" x 10.3"