Three bifolia from a decorated manuscript Missal, in Latin, on parchment [Italy, fifteenth century]
Three bifolia from a decorated manuscript Missal, in Latin, on parchment [Italy, fifteenth century]
6 leaves (3 bifolia), each with single column of 27 lines in 2 sizes of an excellent late gothic bookhand, capitals touched in yellow wash, red rubrics, one-line initials in alternate red and blue, larger initials in same but encased within scrolling penwork in alternate colour, one leaf with a scrawl in lower margin, another with pronounced grain pattern, some spots and scuffs, else good condition, each leaf: 278 by 200mm.
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Three bifolia from a decorated manuscript Missal, in Latin, on parchment [Italy, fifteenth century]
6 leaves (3 bifolia), each with single column of 27 lines in 2 sizes of an excellent late gothic bookhand, capitals touched in yellow wash, red rubrics, one-line initials in alternate red and blue, larger initials in same but encased within scrolling penwork in alternate colour, one leaf with a scrawl in lower margin, another with pronounced grain pattern, some spots and scuffs, else good condition, each leaf: 278 by 200mm.