Italy. Circa AD 1475. Leaf (4.13”x5.56”). Medieval Book of Hours. Good VF.Electronic Auction 547 Manuscripts, Paper Sold For $ 450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Italy. Circa AD 1475. Leaf (4.13”x5.56”). Medieval Book of Hours. Attractive illuminated leaf of Psalm 50 in the Vulgate (51 in the Protestant Bible), containing verses 15-21. From a prayer book worthy of someone of some means for the time. Lovely gold, rose, blue, and green illumination from a famous psalm. Slight browning and minor edge tears. Minor spots of fading. Old code and price penciled in at lower margin. Good VF. |