The Codex Gigas (”Giant Book” in English), from the 12th century is 36 inches tall, 30 inches wide when shut, and 8.7 inches thick. It weighs 165 pounds.

This photograph, attributed to M. Peterka, was taken in 1940 in the Archives of Prague Castle.

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