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One of the Most Expensive Books in the World Was Stolen From a French Museum — the Cover Was Made by Salvador Dali

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One of the most expensive books in the world was stolen from a French museum — the cover was made by Salvador Dali.The work of Joseph Faure "Apocalypse" was taken from the Museum of Modern Art in Issoire.The 1958 book weighs 210 kg, and its value is...

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The bronze cover of a book made by the Spanish surrealist painter Salvador Dalí has been stolen during the night of Sunday to Monday from a private museum in Issoire (France), according to the Prosecutor's Office of Clermont-Ferrand, who has described it as a "work of art of great value" and a "exceptional and unique piece". It is in particular the cover of the 'Book of Revelation', which was located in the Center of Contemporary Art of Issoire.…

·Madrid, Spain
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The work, considered for years the most expensive book in the world, was edited by Joseph Foret between 1958 and 1961, with the collaboration of 14 artists and writers

·Madrid, Spain
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The work was conceived by Joseph Foret, a modest salesman of cheeses passionate about art, who in the 1950s met the Spanish author in Paris.

·Madrid, Spain
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A private museum in the commune of Issouar in central France stole one of the most expensive and heavy books in the world – "Apocalypse" by Joseph Faure, with the cover of El Salvador Dali's work, reported Radio Ici. A unique edition was stolen on Monday night from the city centre of modern art. An investigation into the theft was commissioned by the gendarmerie of Clairmon-Ferran, transmitting TASS with reference to Radio Ici. "This grand, mast…

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A book designed by the Spanish artist Salvador Dalí has been stolen from a museum in Issoire, France. It is L’Apocalypse, which authorities say is very valuable.

·Apeldoorn, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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ici.fr broke the news on Monday, October 5, 2026.
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