Northern France, Paris. Circa AD 1440. Leaf (4.7”x6.4”). Medieval Book of Hours. VF.Electronic Auction 555 Manuscripts, Paper Sold For $ 275. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Northern France, Paris. Circa AD 1440. Leaf (4.7”x6.4”). Medieval Book of Hours. Illuminated leaf containing prayers. With some floral decorations and illumination around capital letters. From a prayer book worthy of someone of some means for the time. Gold, red, blue, and white illumination. Ink intact. Some browning and small tears at edge. Minor fading. Faint spacing markings visible. Old price and code penciled in at lower margin. VF. |