England. Circa AD 1300. Leaf (3.78”x5.12”). Medieval Book of Hours. VF.Electronic Auction 559 Manuscripts, Paper Sold For $ 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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England. Circa AD 1300. Leaf (3.78”x5.12”). Medieval Book of Hours. Illuminated leaf containing Psalm 118: 28-44a in the Vulgate. With attractive decoration around capital letters and some floral elements. From a prayer book worthy of someone of some means for the time. Gold, red, blue, and green illumination. Ink intact. Slight browning at edge, old price and code penciled in at lower margin. VF. |