Title: Miniature manuscript illuminated Book of Hours Author: ** Place: Flanders Publisher: Date: 15th Century Description: 78 leaves, upright gothic hand. With 7 full-page miniatures (versos blank) within grotesque borders of foliage, etc., which also surround the text of the facing pages and 40 additional pages (for a total of 54); 33 small miniatures and historiated initials; numerous small initials. 82x55 mm., early calf, leather & metal clasps, marbled endpapes, all edges gilt. Lovely little miniature Book of Hours, with splendid illuminations and miniatures in gilt and colors. With the bookplate of Edward Arnold. Lot Amendments Condition: Covers rejointed and restored, with some wear; some soiling and internal wear from use, illuminated borders a little shaved, still very good. Item number: 169680
Title: Miniature manuscript illuminated Book of Hours Author: ** Place: Flanders Publisher: Date: 15th Century Description: 78 leaves, upright gothic hand. With 7 full-page miniatures (versos blank) within grotesque borders of foliage, etc., which also surround the text of the facing pages and 40 additional pages (for a total of 54); 33 small miniatures and historiated initials; numerous small initials. 82x55 mm., early calf, leather & metal clasps, marbled endpapes, all edges gilt. Lovely little miniature Book of Hours, with splendid illuminations and miniatures in gilt and colors. With the bookplate of Edward Arnold. Lot Amendments Condition: Covers rejointed and restored, with some wear; some soiling and internal wear from use, illuminated borders a little shaved, still very good. Item number: 169680
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