Description
The first printed Armenian book - “Urbatagirk†(“Friday bookâ€) was published in Venice in 1512. “Urbatagirk†contains both spiritual and secular elements (consists of 7 quires and 6 sheets). It is published in circular font, in blue with two-color - red and black printing. It compiles prayers in verse, writs of protection, myths, a chapter from the “Book of Lamentations"" by Narekatsi, “the prayer of Cyprianos of Antiochâ€, “The Story of the Justinian Virginâ€. This book, as well as Grigor Narekatsi's “Narek†were used as prayers against illnesses.
?""Edit Print"" Publishing House has published the facsimile copy of the original Armenian first printed book - “Urbatagirk†in dedication to the 500th anniversary of the Armenian typography. It is packaged in a souvenir box specially designed for it.
Title in Armenian | Ուրբաթագիրք |
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Author(s) | Hakob Meghapart |
Language(s) | Old Armenian (Grabar) |
Publisher(s) | Edit Print |
Year | 2011 |
Pages | 124 |
Binding | Hardcover |
Printing | Black & White |
Size | 16 x 21 cm |
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