Northern Italy, Bologna(?). Circa AD 1440. Leaf (3.3”x4.7”). Medieval Book of Hours. VF.

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Lot: 973. Estimated: $ 200

Manuscripts, Paper

Sold For $ 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Northern Italy, Bologna(?). Circa AD 1440. Leaf (3.3”x4.7”). Medieval Book of Hours. Illuminated leaf containing prayers. With some floral decorations and ornate illumination around capital letters. From a prayer book worthy of someone of some means for the time. Gold, red, green, and blue illumination. Ink intact. Some browning. Tiny tears at edge. Some fading. Old price and code penciled in at lower margin. VF.

From the Sand Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 7 February 2024 at 15:24:00 ET.

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