A luxurious, limited edition facsimile of a historical manuscript dating back to the book (Coquinaria Re De - Apicio - Apicius in the Art of Cooking), considered one of the oldest and most famous cookbooks in history. Its origins trace back to ancient Rome, with the original manuscript dating to the 9th century AD and preserved in the Vatican Library. This edition is an accurate replica of the original manuscript housed in the Vatican Apostolic Library. This luxurious edition was released in France during the 20th century as part of a series aimed at rare book enthusiasts and academic institutions. The book reveals Latin texts that mimic the appearance of old parchment, with gilded sections and prominent titles written in red ink, known as "rubrication," a key feature of medieval manuscripts. The inner pages contain texts that appear to be ancient recipes and preparations with words like "Conditura" and "Coquatur," accurately reflecting the book's original content. One of the most notable features of this edition is the accompanying publisher's certificate, confirming that this release was part of a very limited print run not exceeding 599 copies worldwide. The current copy is from the ultra-rare category of 99 copies designated for scientific institutions and bodies, bearing the serial number (29) XXIX in Roman numerals, adding exceptional collector's value. The book has been appraised, according to the attached report, with a price ranging from $1500 to $2000, approximately 5600 to 7500 SAR. The asking price for the book is 4800 SAR, and it is not open for negotiation. You can check my page for similar listings of rare and heritage items.