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FROM A LARGE BOOK OF HOURS, WITH TEXT IN LATIN.
(France (probably Besançon): 3rd quarter of 15th century). 239 x 165 mm. (9 3/8 x 6 1/2"). Single column, 15 lines in an elegant gothic book hand.
Rubrics in dark pink, line enders in pink and blue with white tracery and gold bezant, each with several one-line initials and one or more two-line initials in burnished gold on dark pink and blue ground with white tracery, each side of each leaf with a lovely panel border composed of hairline vines with gold ivy and bezants, and colorful flowers and acanthus. ◆A few leaves with a little yellowing to vellum, small smudges in the borders, or chips to gold and paint, occasional minor marginal spots or stains, corner of one leaf torn, but these issues by and large negligible, and on the whole fresh, bright, and in excellent condition.
From a large Book of Hours probably produced in Besançon, these leaves feature very pretty panel borders with colorful flowers and unique acanthus flourishes on every page, each in an attractive formation. Luxurious touches such as the numerous gilt initials, several dozen gilt bezants and ivy leaves in each panel border, and the unusually wide margins point to this manuscript having been a costly production. For additional leaves from this same manuscript at different price points, please check our website. (ST17060G)
Price: $350.00