[BIBLES - MANUSCRIPT LEAVES]. BIBLE, in Latin. 3 leaves. [France (Paris?), 13th century]. With running titles and chapter numbers in alternating red and blue letters with penwork decoration.
Sale 1022 - Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana
May 4, 2022
9:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Own a similar item?
Estimate
$1,000 -
1,500
Lot Description
[BIBLES - MANUSCRIPT LEAVES]. BIBLE, in Latin. 3 leaves. [France (Paris?), 13th century].
3 leaves, each 290 x 203mm. On vellum. Double column. Text in a small gothic rotunda script in dark brown ink. With running titles and chapter numbers in alternating red and blue letters with penwork decoration. With eight 2- to 3-line initials alternately in red and blue with penwork marginal extensions. (Some minor staining and wrinkling.)
Property from a West Michigan Collection
Condition Report
Auction Specialist