France, Poitiers. Circa AD 1470. Leaf (4.33”x6.18”). Medieval Book of Hours. VF.Electronic Auction 559 Manuscripts, Paper Sold For $ 275. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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France, Poitiers. Circa AD 1470. Leaf (4.33”x6.18”). Medieval Book of Hours. Illuminated leaf containing Psalm 30: verses 25b and 6 followed by Psalm 39: 1-7a (all passages from the Vulgate). From a prayer book worthy of someone of some means for the time. Containing some famous passages. Gold, red, blue, and white illumination. Ink intact and readable, slight fading. Slight browning and tiny tears at edge, old price and code penciled in at lower margin. VF. |