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"Illuminated leaf"

Subject: Music

Period: 1526 (published)

Publication: Horae B.V.M.Secundumusum Romanvorn

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3.7 x 6.2 inches
9.4 x 15.7 cm

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Lovely vellum leaf printed in Gothic textura type with illuminated capitals in red, blue and gold on both sides. The text is surrounded by elaborate Biblical scenes which are iron engravings. Printed vellum Book of Hours leaves are very scarce, as they were only produced between 1496 and 1530.

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Condition: A+

Estimate: $180 - $200

Sold for: $210

Closed on 10/2/1999

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"Illuminated leaf"

Subject: Music

Period: 1526 (published)

Publication: Horae B.V.M.Secundumusum Romanvorn

Color:

Size:

3.7 x 6.2 inches
9.4 x 15.7 cm

Lovely vellum leaf printed in Gothic textura type with illuminated capitals in red, blue and gold on both sides. The text is surrounded by elaborate Biblical scenes which are iron engravings. Printed vellum Book of Hours leaves are very scarce, as they were only produced between 1496 and 1530.

References:

Condition: A+

Estimate: $180 - $200

Sold for: $210

Closed on 10/2/1999

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"Illuminated leaf"

Subject: Music

Period: 1526 (published)

Publication: Horae B.V.M.Secundumusum Romanvorn

Color:

Size:

3.7 x 6.2 inches9.4 x 15.7 cm

Lovely vellum leaf printed in Gothic textura type with illuminated capitals in red, blue and gold on both sides. The text is surrounded by elaborate Biblical scenes which are iron engravings. Printed vellum Book of Hours leaves are very scarce, as they were only produced between 1496 and 1530.

References:

Condition: A+

Estimate: $180 - $200

Sold for: $210

Closed on 10/2/1999

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3.7 x 6.2 inches
9.4 x 15.7 cm