Title: Illuminated manuscript leaf of "The Song of the Sun" by St. Francis of Assisi Author: St. Francis of Assisi Place: No place Publisher: Date: c.1900 Description: Illuminated leaf on vellum. 21x30 cm. (8¼x11¾"). Large initial letter in gilt, red and blue at start, the first verse in alternating lines of gilt and blue, the first word to each following verse in larger letters, alternating colors of blue and gilt, smaller initial letters throughout in red, green or blue, floral decorations along left edge with a squirrel at the bottom, other decorative pen flourishes in red and blue, title in gilt at top. Gorgeous manuscript of St. Francis's Canticle of the Sun Lot Amendments Condition: A bit of wear at corners where previously mounted; still about fine. Item number: 224646
Title: Illuminated manuscript leaf of "The Song of the Sun" by St. Francis of Assisi Author: St. Francis of Assisi Place: No place Publisher: Date: c.1900 Description: Illuminated leaf on vellum. 21x30 cm. (8¼x11¾"). Large initial letter in gilt, red and blue at start, the first verse in alternating lines of gilt and blue, the first word to each following verse in larger letters, alternating colors of blue and gilt, smaller initial letters throughout in red, green or blue, floral decorations along left edge with a squirrel at the bottom, other decorative pen flourishes in red and blue, title in gilt at top. Gorgeous manuscript of St. Francis's Canticle of the Sun Lot Amendments Condition: A bit of wear at corners where previously mounted; still about fine. Item number: 224646
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