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Auction 93, Lot 438

"[Illuminated Leaf]", Anon.

Subject: Medieval Manuscripts

Period: 1500 (circa)

Publication: Book of Hours

Color: Hand Color

Size:
4 x 5.5 inches
10.2 x 14 cm
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Simple illuminated manuscript on vellum, written in an unpretentious hand. The text is from the 142nd Psalm (143rd Psalm in the King James Version). There are 9 initials in red and blue, decorated with gold leaf.

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Condition: A

Minor stains in margins.

Estimate: $170 - $200

Sold for: $120

Closed on 12/6/2000

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