A Medieval Illuminated vellum Manuscript Leaf from a Book of Hours.
[ France ]: ( circa 1450 ). A single manuscript leaf: text on both sides of a 5 1/8 x 3 3/8 inch sheet of vellum, the written surface being approximately 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches. Initial illuminated in gold, text in brown and red ink. A calendar leaf for the month of March from an illuminated vellum manuscript Book of Hours in Latin, written around 1450 in a French scriptorium. The vellum has the usual age toning, and a little fading and waviness. Mounted between two sheets of glass, in a double-sided 10.75 inch x 8.75 inch brown wooden frame. The frame has a little light wear, but is overall VG + condition. Please note that this item cannot ship media mail - extra shipping charges to those automatically quoted may apply dependent upon destination. Item #70618
Price: $165.00