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Auction 161, Lot 764

"[Bible Leaf - Ethiopian]", Anon.

Subject: Manuscripts

Period: 1900 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
3.4 x 4.9 inches
8.6 x 12.4 cm
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This bifolium is from an Ethiopian bible, with the text in black and red ink. Each side has a large hand-painted image from the bible.

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Condition: B

Toned with some soiling and a few small worm holes. The holes at the sides appear to be binding holes.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $70

Closed on 2/8/2017

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