France, Paris. Circa AD 1460. Leaf (3.70”x4.69”). Medieval Book of Hours. VF.Electronic Auction 563 Manuscripts, Paper Sold For $ 375. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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France, Paris. Circa AD 1460. Leaf (3.70”x4.69”). Medieval Book of Hours. Illuminated leaf containing Psalm 50: 21 and 101: 2-7b (in the Vulgate). From a prayer book worthy of someone of some means for the time. Decorative gold, red, blue, and white illumination. Slight browning at edge, a few minor smudges. Old code penciled in at lower margin. VF. |