France. Circa AD 1440. Leaf (4.57”x6.30”). Medieval Book of Hours. Near EF.Electronic Auction 557 Manuscripts, Paper Sold For $ 650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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France. Circa AD 1440. Leaf (4.57”x6.30”). Medieval Book of Hours. Illuminated leaf containing prayers. With floral decoration at borders and around capital letters. From a prayer book worthy of someone of some means for the time. Gold, red, blue, white and green illumination. Ink well intact. Slight browning, faint spacing markings visible, old price and code penciled in at lower margin. Near EF. |