France. Circa AD 1415. Leaf (4.49”x5.95”). Medieval Book of Hours. VF.Electronic Auction 557 Manuscripts, Paper Sold For $ 275. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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France. Circa AD 1415. Leaf (4.49”x5.95”). Medieval Book of Hours. Illuminated leaf containing prayers. With simple floral decoration and illumination around capital letters. From a prayer book worthy of someone of some means for the time. Gold, red, blue, and white illumination. Ink intact. Minor browning and tiny tears at edge, a couple of pinholes, some fading, faint spacing markings visible, old price and code penciled in at margin. VF. |