France. Circa AD 1415. Leaf (4.57”x5.98”). Medieval Book of Hours. VF.

Electronic Auction 561
Lot: 997.
Closing Date: May 1 2024 10:00 ET

Manuscripts, Paper

Estimate: $ 200

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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.

From the Sand Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 1 May 2024 at 15:32:00 ET.

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