England. Circa 1300-1400 AD. Leaf (3.54”x4.72”). Medieval Book of Hours. Near VF.Electronic Auction 563 Manuscripts, Paper Sold For $ 140. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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England. Circa 1300-1400 AD. Leaf (3.54”x4.72”). Medieval Book of Hours. Illuminated leaf containing responsive prayers. From a prayer book worthy of someone of some means for the time. Simple gold, red, blue, and white illumination with some blue and red ink. Small tears at edge, residual adhesive, some fading and wrinkling. Old code penciled in at lower margin. Near VF. |