Title: Antiphonal Manuscript on Vellum Author: Place: France? Publisher: Date: 16th c.? Description: Approximately 161 leaves. Mostly with four-line staves of music and text beneath, but also some leaves with text only. Numerous decorated initials in color in addition to black-and-white. Red highlights used extensively (rubrication). 74.5x54 cm (29½x21"), original binding of calf over wooden boards, with ornate metal corner protectors and metal bosses on both panels. Notable for its extraordinary binding and initials. Due to the size of this lot extra shipping charges will apply. Lot Amendments Slight mold problem, as often occurs Condition: Binding worn with some wormholes, small piece of spine loose, title-page missing, varying degrees of yellowing to the hair side of the leaves, otherwise contents in very good condition, generally clean, with ample margins; very good. Item number: 257733
Title: Antiphonal Manuscript on Vellum Author: Place: France? Publisher: Date: 16th c.? Description: Approximately 161 leaves. Mostly with four-line staves of music and text beneath, but also some leaves with text only. Numerous decorated initials in color in addition to black-and-white. Red highlights used extensively (rubrication). 74.5x54 cm (29½x21"), original binding of calf over wooden boards, with ornate metal corner protectors and metal bosses on both panels. Notable for its extraordinary binding and initials. Due to the size of this lot extra shipping charges will apply. Lot Amendments Slight mold problem, as often occurs Condition: Binding worn with some wormholes, small piece of spine loose, title-page missing, varying degrees of yellowing to the hair side of the leaves, otherwise contents in very good condition, generally clean, with ample margins; very good. Item number: 257733
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