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Vellum manuscript leaf from Book of Hours, Paris.
[Paris]. No publisher. Circa 1500s?
Disbound vellum leaf with Latin calligraphy on both sides, text area 4 x 2 3/4 inches on sheet 6 3/4 x 5 inches. Text in red and black, illuminated initials in blue, purple (shade indicates archil/orcein pigment), and gold. Adhesive residue to verso upper edge where leaf was tipped into matting, light marks and spotting to recto particularly in upper margin; overall very good condition. The calligraphy is exquisite and the text heavily decorated with single- and double-line illuminated initials, bar fillers, and a small flower. Item #56804
Price: $245.00
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