Medieval French Book of Hours Manuscript Leaf Circa 1470 AD A beautiful example of a vellum page from a Book of Hours, written in Rouen, Normandy, France; each side a single block of blackletter text with gold filled letters and delicate floral borders, sparse use of gold leaf to the versals and borders. 3.09 grams, 16cm (6 1/2"). Fine condition. Provenance From the property of a London gentleman; formerly in a UK collection, acquired in the 1990s; accompanied by a collector's cataloguing and information sheet, and a copy of a previous catalogue sheet titled 'L05240 / Western Manuscripts / 05 Jul 2005 / Lot 99' and hand written notes including: 'Sothebys (part) 5th July 2005'.
Medieval French Book of Hours Manuscript Leaf Circa 1470 AD A beautiful example of a vellum page from a Book of Hours, written in Rouen, Normandy, France; each side a single block of blackletter text with gold filled letters and delicate floral borders, sparse use of gold leaf to the versals and borders. 3.09 grams, 16cm (6 1/2"). Fine condition. Provenance From the property of a London gentleman; formerly in a UK collection, acquired in the 1990s; accompanied by a collector's cataloguing and information sheet, and a copy of a previous catalogue sheet titled 'L05240 / Western Manuscripts / 05 Jul 2005 / Lot 99' and hand written notes including: 'Sothebys (part) 5th July 2005'.
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