Manuscript; Jozefa Nowaku - Prayer book -
Jozefa Nowaku - Prayer book (handwritten and drawn), dated . A total of 112 pages, of which 97 with writing. Bound in an embossed and gilt-tooled leather binding. Dimensions: cm With beautiful endpapers.This is a 18th-century handwritten Czech prayer book by Jozefa Nowaku from Tuchlowicz, nowadays Tuchlovice in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. The text is complemented by beautiful drawings in colour and a lovely ornamental border around the text. The leather binding is also original, and probably created especially for Jozefa Nowaku. On the front covers in gold letters: J.N.; on the back: . The title page also has handwritten text, probably about the owner. The book is carefully and beautifully written. Each page has a wonderful handmade and hand-coloured border.The drawings are made with great care.Condition: Good, with minor damage on the spine. Read More