Low Countries. Circa late 15th Century AD. Leaf (3.86”x5.00”). Medieval Book of Hours. VF.Electronic Auction 553 Manuscripts, Paper Sold For $ 110. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Low Countries. Circa late 15th Century AD. Leaf (3.86”x5.00”). Medieval Book of Hours. Illuminated leaf containing prayers. Including the Agnes Dei chant on one side. With simple tendril decorations around capital letters. From a prayer book worthy of someone of modest means for the time. Gold, red, and blue illumination. Ink intact. Slight fading and spotting. Slight browning and tiny tears at edge. Minor wrinkling. One tiny pinhole. Faint spacing making visible. Old code penciled in at lower margin. VF. |