Illuminated Manuscript Leaf on Vellum from a Missal, c. 1450

(Spain), (c. 1450). Item #99-6434

9.25 x 7" vellum leaf, 21 lines, with black and red lettering, hinged onto backer board and matted, with three two-line decorated initials in red and blue on one side, and three initials (one two-line, one one-line and one three-line) on reverse; minor edge wear, toning and wrinkling. Old auction description affixed to reverse of board explains that the Missal can be localized in Toledo; mentions St. Thomas the Apostle on reverse.

Price: $395.00

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