France. Circa AD 1415. Leaf (4.57”x5.98”). Medieval Book of Hours. VF.Electronic Auction 561 Manuscripts, Paper Sold For $ 140. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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France. Circa AD 1415. Leaf (4.57”x5.98”). Medieval Book of Hours. Illuminated leaf containing Psalms 2: 4b-9 and 5: 1-3a in the Vulgate. With some floral border decoration and illumination around capital letters and interspersed throughout the text. From a prayer book worthy of someone of some means for the time. Attractive gold, blue, red, and white illumination. Ink intact. Slight browning and tiny tears at edge, small old code penciled in at lower margin. VF. |