original leaf from a book of hours from france

Original leaf from a book of hours from France -

Vellum / parchment measurements: cm This 16th-century page is from a Latin prayer book that was printed by Thielman Kerver in France in .Before books of hours were written by hand; this page comes from a printed book. Next to the text, there are prints with scenes from the Bible. This is a leaf on vellum (thin parchment - animal skin) with beautiful hand-decorated initials. This is an original and unique piece from the 16th century. Condition: although more than 500 years old, the manuscript is still in good condition; the vellum is slightly tanned and there are some brown spots. Elements that determine the value: its rarity, quality, age and attractiveness. This is a masterpiece in any serious collection. Read More

Original leaf from a book of hours from France -

Vellum / parchment measurements: cm This 16th-century page is from a Latin prayer book that was printed by Thielman Kerver in France in .Before books of hours were written by hand; this page comes from a printed book. Next to the text, there are prints with scenes from the Bible. This is a leaf on vellum (thin parchment - animal skin) with beautiful hand-decorated initials. This is an original and unique piece from the 16th century. Condition: although more than 500 years old, the manuscript is still in good condition; the vellum is slightly tanned. Elements that determine the value: its rarity, quality, age and attractiveness. This will be a masterpiece in any serious collection. Read More

Original leaf from a book of hours from France -

Vellum / parchment - cm This 16th-century page is from a Latin prayer book that was printed by Thielman Kerver in France in .Before books of hours were written by hand; this page comes from a printed book. Next to the text, there are prints with scenes from the Bible. This is a leaf on vellum (thin parchment - animal skin) with beautiful hand-decorated initials. This is an original and unique piece from the 16th century. Condition: although more than 500 years old, the manuscript is still in good condition; the vellum is slightly tanned. Elements that determine the value: its rarity, quality, age and attractiveness. This is a masterpiece in any serious collection. Read More

Original leaf from a book of hours from France -

Vellum / parchment - cm This 16th-century leaf is from a Latin prayer book that was printed by Thielman Kerver in France in .Before books of hours were written by hand; this page comes from a printed book. Next to the text, there are prints with scenes from the Bible. This is a leaf on vellum (thin parchment - animal skin) with beautiful hand-decorated initials. This is an original and unique piece from the 16th century. Condition: although more than 500 years old, the manuscript is still in good condition; the vellum is slightly tanned and there are some brown spots. Elements that determine the value: its rarity, quality, age and attractiveness. This is a masterpiece in any serious collection. Read More

Original leaf from a book of hours from France - c.

Vellum / parchment - cm This 16th-century leaf is from a Latin prayer book that was printed by Thielman Kerver in France around .Before books of hours were written by hand; this page comes from a printed book. Next to the text, there are prints with scenes from the Bible. This is a leaf on vellum (thin parchment - animal skin) with beautiful hand-decorated initials and a fine border with flowers and leaves. The leaf is beautifully adorned with a miniature of Christ on the Cross. This is an original and unique piece from the 16th century. Condition: although more than 500 years old, the manuscript is still in good condition; the vellum is slightly tanned and there are some brown spots. Elements that determine the value: its rarity, quality, age and attractiveness. This is a masterpiece in any serious collection. Read More

Original leaf from a book of hours from France - c.

Vellum / parchment - cm This 16th-century leaf is from a Latin prayer book that was printed by Thielman Kerver in France around .Before books of hours were written by hand; this page comes from a printed book. Next to the text, there are prints with scenes from the Bible. This is a leaf on vellum (thin parchment - animal skin) with beautiful hand-decorated initials and a fine border with flowers and leaves. This is an original and unique piece from the 16th century. Condition: although more than 500 years old, the manuscript is still in good condition; the vellum is slightly tanned and there are some brown spots. Elements that determine the value: its rarity, quality, age and attractiveness. This is a masterpiece in any serious collection. Read More

Original page from a Book of Tides from France - approx.

Vellum - 15.5 x 10.5 cm. This 16th century page is from a Latin book of prayers printed around in France.Before , the Books of Tides were handwritten. This is from a book that was printed, and it is special as it was printed on vellum instead of paper.This is a page on vellum (thin parchment - animal skin), with nice hand decorated initials. This concerns an original, unique piece from the 16th century. Condition: Although more than 500 years old, it is still in good condition. The parchment has browned somewhat. Elements that determine the value: Its rarity, the condition, and the attractiveness....a top pice for any serious collection. Read More

Manuscript; Illuminated leaf from a medieval book of hours,

Rare and original manuscript leaf on vellum (thin parchment) from a 15th-century book of hours from c. - fully hand-written text in Gothic script, with classic initial and border decorations from that era - c. cm. Written in Latin.Condition: Very good - Sturdy and crisp vellum - More than 555 years old.This is an original and unique piece from the Middle Ages. Double-sided and completely handwritten, not printed. Written with dark brown and red ink. With 5 beautiful hand-painted and gilt-heightened initials in red and blue. Decorative border decorations on both sides in beautiful bright colours and gold. Read More

Manuscript; Illuminated leaf from a medieval book of hours

Rare and original manuscript leaf on vellum (thin parchment) from a Dutch book of hours from c. - fully hand-written text in Gothic script, with classic initial and border decorations from that era - c. cm. Text in Dutch, contrary to the more common Latin. The famous Dutch religious scholar Gerard Groote - founder of the Brethren of the Common Life and key figure in the Devotio Moderna movement - was the great initiator of the translation of Latin texts into Middle Dutch. Condition: Very fine - Crisp and clean vellum - Considering the age of more than 535 years in perfect condition. This is an original 15th-century Dutch piece, double-sided and completely handwritten, not printed. Written in dark brown and red ink and with beautiful blue and red initials, and illuminated with one large blue and three large golden initials of which one on a background of brown and blue, with decorative and refined embellishments. Unique and rich piece from the Middle Ages, written in Middle Dutch. A masterpiece in any serious collection. Read More

Manuscript; Miniature leaf on vellum from a book of hours -

Original hand-painted miniature leaf from a book of hours, showing a monk who administers the Eucharist to a noble lady kneeling in prayer. A nun is kneeling on the right, and there are three other male figures. The blue figure on the left seems to be holding a cloth (?). Against the background on the right a mensa, and the wall of a church.On vellum. From the Netherlands or Flanders. This is concluded from the blank verso of the leaf, which is common in that region. According to the border decoration the leaf is from around . Size: cm. The border decoration has acanthus leaves and thin trails with buds. This image is quite rare, compared to other images of miniatures.Condition: In good condition with wear, particularly on the bottom half. With a dog-ear. At the bottom left an old restoration with parchment strip.Cf. scan of miniature from a Northern Dutch manuscript from around , with some figures in the same position. Two acolytes holding a cloth to collect the crumbs (see last picture) Will be sent registered as a parcel. Insured up to 500 euro. Read More

Manuscript; Leaf from a Dutch book of hours (in Latin) on

Manuscript leaf from a Dutch book of hours on vellum in passe-partout. The text is in Latin, but the leaf is from a Flemish or Dutch scriptorium. The text begins on the recto with “Hoc mundo esset...” from John and continues to John 19:2. The text is about Jesus’s appearance in Pilate’s Court.The red box on the verso indicated the new chapter. The initials are highlighted with yellow. There are 15 lines with handwritten text. The leaf was written around .The condition is very good, it was written on thin parchment. The edge is brown because the book has been in a smoky environment. The recto shows a piece of rope that was used to bind the folios into a book.Size of the leaf: cm, the type page: cm.Included is a certificate of authenticity in English.Will be sent by registered mail, insured up to €500. Read More

Manuscript; Leaf from a book of hours in Latin on vellum -

Manuscript leaf from a book of hours on vellum. Part of a book of hours, Office of the Holy Spirit. On the recto you can read Psalm 69:1 starting at “Deus in adjutorium”. That is the introductory prayer of almost every Office. At “Spiritus paraclitus...” starts the prayer At Nones, the prayer read at 12 am.This book of hours is in Latin, but is from France around Paris or Rouen. It was written by hand around .With black letters in 17 lines, including 10 large initials in blue or gold colour with fine pen decorations. Two small line fillers, and in purple ink the following parts of the ceremony are indicated: hymn (hym), prayer (oro), versicle (V). Some small initials are decorated with gold paint. The lines have letters in two heights.The condition of the leaf is very good, without significant wear. Only the letters on the verso are slightly worn. And there is a small fold. The vellum is very thin and transparent, with a small hole at the bottom created in the preparation of the skin, the parchment. Size of the leaf: cm.Will be sent as a package and insured up to €500 Read More

Manuscript; Original illuminated page from a book of hours -

Handwritten and decorated leaf on vellum (parchment, animal skin) from a book of hours from the Renaissance, written in Latin around . A book of hours is a personal prayer book for rich people. The leaf is written on both sides, and decorated in brown and blue ink. The blue colour is rare. Clearly visible are the tiny spots on the verso where originally the animal hair was attached to the skin.The leaf is in good condition with a spacious layout, and comes with a certificate of authenticity.The leaf is in a cardboard passe-partout. Read More

Manuscript; Page from a Flemish or French book of hours - c.

This beautiful manuscript has a colourful border decoration with flowers and plants. Initials are in mauve and blue hues, and gilt-heightened. This is a leaf excerpt from a French or South Flemish book of hours from around . Leaf size: 12.6 x 11.8 cm. Type page: 10.6 x 9.3 cm Condition: the leaf is cut short at the bottom of the type page, see photos. Otherwise in excellent condition. Shipping: DPD with track & trace. Outside EEC: charges and taxes need to be paid by the buyer. Read More

France – Set of 5 books from the "Book of

See the photos for a better impression.Books containing all the stamps issued in the year, presented in transparent mounts along with the introduction of the subjects alluded to by the stamps.Years: et , new condition.Only the stamps from need to be put in place. The others are already inserted in their proper places.Example of face value:For , for .Careful shipping via Colissimo. Read More

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Illuminated; Original handwriting from France - 15th century

Manuscript - vellum - 13 x 9.5 cm. This 15th century page is from a Latin Book of Prayers written in France.This is a manuscript on vellum (thin parchment - animal skin) with nicely decorated initials, with pen work in the margin, and embossed with gold. This concerns an original piece from the 15th century. Condition: Although more than 550 years old, it is in good condition. The parchment has browned somewhat. Elements that determine the value: The rarity, the condition, and the attractiveness....a top piece for every serious collection. Read More

Illuminated; Original handwriting from France - 15th century

Manuscript - vellum - 11.5 x 9 cm. This late 15th century manuscript page is from a Latin Book of Prayers, probably written in France.This is a manuscript on vellum (thin parchment - animal skin) with nicely decorated initials, embossed with red and gold. This concerns an original piece from the 15th century. Condition: Although more than 500 years old, it is in good condition. The parchment has browned somewhat. Elements that determine the value: The rarity, the condition, and the attractiveness....a top piece for every serious collection. Read More

Manuscript; Original illuminated leaf from a 15th-century

Original manuscript leaf on vellum (thin parchment) from a c. late 15th-century book of hours, probably from the Northern Netherlands - completely hand-written text in Gothic script, in a column of 15 lines and with decorations in the text and classic hand-painted initials in red and blue from that era - c. , dim. cm. In Dutch. Condition: Very good - Minor discolouration to edges of margin, otherwise crisp and clean vellum - Considering the age of more than 545 years in perfect condition. This is an original and unique Dutch piece from the Middle Ages. Double-sided and completely handwritten, not printed. Written with dark brown ink, and featuring beautiful red and blue initials and decorations in the text. Read More

Manuscript; Original illuminated leaf from the early 15th

Original miniature manuscript on vellum, from an early 15th-century book of hours - fully handwritten in Gothic script and with a large hand-painted initial with decorations in red and blue and gilt-heightened - c. cm. Written in Latin. Condition: Good - Clean and crisp vellum - More than 600 years old. This is an original and unique French piece from the early 15th century. Beautiful vellum in miniature, double-sided and completely handwritten, not printed. Written in dark brown and red ink, probably in a scriptorium in Northern France or Flanders around . With a classic large initial in red, blue and gold and lovely gilded decorations. Read More

Original illuminated double leaf from the early 16th

Rare double leaf on vellum (thin parchment), from an early 16th-century book of hours by Gilles Hardouin - Paris - with classic hand-painted initials and contemporary gilded borders - approx.. - measurements: cm. Written in Latin Condition: Very good-Minimal discolouration to the exterior of the margin furthermore light and sturdy parchment, considering the age of more than 500 years old in perfect condition. This is an original piece from the early 16th century, by Gilles Hardouin, Paris. With many elegantly hand-painted initials in blue, red and gold (gilded) Read More

Manuscript; Original illuminated leaf from the 15th century

Rare 15th-century manuscript from a 15th-century French book of hours - complete with the handwritten text in Gothic script, text in a column of 15 lines and with classic wide hand-painted border decorations - c. cm. In French. Condition: Good - Vellum in some locations slightly thinner but intact, vellum in general solid - Considering the age of more than 560 years in good condition. This is an original and unique French piece from the 15th century. Double-sided and completely handwritten, not printed. Written with dark brown ink, the initials decorated with red ink. Next to the text a beautiful wide border decoration with flowers and leaves in green, blue and red and beautifully gilded. Read More

Manuscript; Original illuminated leaf from a 15th-century

Original manuscript leaf on vellum (thin parchment) from a c. late 15th-century book of hours, probably from the Northern Netherlands - completely hand-written text in Gothic script, in a column of 18 lines and with classic hand-painted initials in red and blue from that era - c. cm. In Dutch. Condition: Fine - Crisp and clean vellum - Considering the age of more than 540 years in perfect condition. This is an original and unique Dutch piece from the late 15th century. Double-sided and completely handwritten, not printed. Written with dark brown and red ink, and featuring beautiful red and blue initials. Read More

Original illuminated double leaf from the early 16th

Rare double leaf on vellum (thin parchment), from an early 16th-century book of hours by Germain Hardouin - Paris - with classic hand-painted initials and contemporary gilt borders - c. cm (unfolded 20.4 cm). Written in Latin. Condition: Fair - solid vellum - discolouration, mainly to outside margin and in the fold - some contemporary stripes in the text - Considering the age of more than 500 years old in fair to good condition. This is an original piece from the early 16th century, by Germain Hardouin, Paris. Double leaf, with four-sided text in Latin. With some hand-painted initials in blue with gold and red with gold. Vellum decorated with gilt-heightened borders. Read More

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