Northern France, Paris. Circa 1440 AD. Leaf (4.45”x6.14”). Medieval Book of Hours. VF.Electronic Auction 557 Manuscripts, Paper Sold For $ 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Northern France, Paris. Circa 1440 AD. Leaf (4.45”x6.14”). Medieval Book of Hours. Illuminated leaf containing prayers. With simple floral decoration at borders. From a prayer book worthy of someone of modest means for the time. Gold, red, blue, and white illumination. Ink intact. Minor browning and small tears at edge, faint spacing markings visible, old price and code penciled in at lower margin. VF. |