Decorative Medieval Illuminated Manuscript Lf,Vellum, Gold Init.c.1474

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Decorative Medieval Illuminated Manuscript Lf,Vellum, Gold Init.c.1474:
$95.00

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Tuscany Books offers:

A decorative illuminated Breviary manuscript leaf from a medieval liturgical text on vellum, produced most likely in a French Scriptorium in 1474, as the scribe mentioned on the colophon leaf shown up above.

The initials were meticulously executed with additional colorful decorations like flowers and heightened in gold, a true labor of love done for the greater glory of God.

It is apparently not possible for me to render a good likeness of the original, because the very thin vellum lets the color of the sheet underneath shine through to distort the original. Several buyers have let me know that the original is better than what the photo promises.

Size of the leaf : ca. 7.4\" x 5.4\"(188 mm x 137 mm).

Condition:As shown, on very fine, almost translucent vellum in excellent condition with minor traces of use and minimal evidence of storing or ageing: almost imperceptible toning of the vellum, soiling or staining, edge flaws, original flaws in the vellum, etc.

Pictured : Both sides of the leaf for sale. Due to the fine quality of the extremely thin vellum, it is difficult to capture the exact colors of the leaf and the original always looks better than the photographs, which is corroborated by the comments of my feed-back.

The leaf with the writing date(the last two pictures) is NOT part of the lot.

Please note: I never restore or treat my items with chemicals to enhance their appearance. Therefore, you can be confident that this item will not deteriorate beyond the natural aging process. Similar Items: For similar items, please see all of my listings. Please “click” on the blue link “View seller’s other items” at the top of the listing, under our seller name “tuscanybooks.”

About Tuscany Books: I have been in this business for over thirty five years. I deal in rare books, prints and maps. All my items are original prints or manuscripts; I carry no reproductions.

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