Northern France, Paris. Circa AD 1460. Leaf (3.74”x4.65”). Medieval Book of Hours. Good VF.Electronic Auction 565 Manuscripts, Paper Estimate: $ 300 |
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Northern France, Paris. Circa AD 1460. Leaf (3.74”x4.65”). Medieval Book of Hours. Illuminated leaf mostly containing a prayer adapted from Nebuchadnezzar’s prayer in Daniel 3. From a prayer book worthy of someone of some means for the time. Gold, red, blue, green, and white illumination with a decorative floral border. Minor browning at edge, old code and price penciled in at lower margin. Good VF. |