Manuscript; Original sheet from a 15th century illuminated
Original handwriting - 15th century - Vellum - 10 x 7,5 cmCondition: although more than 550 years old, it’s still in good condition, the parchment is partly tanned by moisture Elements that determine the value: The rarity, quality given its age, and the attractiveness. A top piece for every serious collection. This 15th-century manuscript page is from a Latin book of hours, written in France. Every sentence starts with a gold embossed initial with red, blue, and white pen work. Most of the sentences have a sentence filler in the same colours and gold. This manuscript is made of vellum (thin parchment, animal skin) with nice decorated initials with pen work. This concerns an original piece from the 15th century. Read More