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Auction 93, Lot 442

"[Illuminated Leaf]", Vostre, Simon

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Subject: Early Printing

Period: 1500 (circa)

Publication: Book of Hours

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Size:
4 x 6.5 inches
10.2 x 16.5 cm
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Fine vellum leaf with text from the Gospel according to St. John, Chapter 19. The text is surrounded with lovely engravings including hunting scenes with dogs and deer, playing children and mythical animals.

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Condition: B

Minor bit of discoloration, mostly in the margins.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $65

Closed on 12/6/2000

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