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Lot 394
Sale 437 - Fine Books and Manuscripts
May 5, 2016
9:59AM
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Estimate
$200 -
400
Price Realized
$150
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Lot Description
(ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPT)
Two illuminated manuscript leaves, 15th century, on vellum.Including: [7 1/2 x 5 1/4] both sides with 17 lines of text, 14 illuminated initials (seven to each side; four heightened in gold; largest 1 1/2 inch tall) and further decorated with red, blue and black designs and tailings[5 1/2 x 4] both sides with 12 lines of text, nine illuminated initials (approx. 3 inches tall each, five heightened in gold) and further decorated with red and blue designs and tailings, some also heightened in gold.

