Unknown - Book of Hours - 1506

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Single Renaissance Book of Hours leaf from Paris (Use of Rome), circa 1506, printed on animal vellum in black gothic type with hand-applied blue and gold illuminated initials, red rubrication and decorative margins; Latin, unsigned, 1 page, religion, framed for display and supplied with a certificate of authenticity.

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A genuine Renaissance Book of Hours leaf, printed on animal vellum and enhanced with contemporary hand illumination, originating from Paris (Use of Rome), circa 1506.

The leaf is printed in black ink in gothic type, with hand-applied illuminated initials in blue and gold, rubrication in red, and decorative marginal elements. The combination of printing with hand illumination reflects early 16th-century devotional book production, bridging manuscript and print traditions.

Text includes Psalms (Psalms 109, 112 & 121 – Vulgate numbering; KJV 110, 113 & 122).

The leaf has been preserved in a framed presentation for display purposes and has not been removed from the frame since acquisition.

Size: 17 cm X 10.5 cm (leaf), 37 cm X 30 cm (frame)

A genuine Renaissance Book of Hours leaf, printed on animal vellum and enhanced with contemporary hand illumination, originating from Paris (Use of Rome), circa 1506.

The leaf is printed in black ink in gothic type, with hand-applied illuminated initials in blue and gold, rubrication in red, and decorative marginal elements. The combination of printing with hand illumination reflects early 16th-century devotional book production, bridging manuscript and print traditions.

Text includes Psalms (Psalms 109, 112 & 121 – Vulgate numbering; KJV 110, 113 & 122).

The leaf has been preserved in a framed presentation for display purposes and has not been removed from the frame since acquisition.

Size: 17 cm X 10.5 cm (leaf), 37 cm X 30 cm (frame)

Details

Number of Books
1
Author/ Illustrator
Unknown
Book Title
Book of Hours
Subject
Hand-Illuminated, Vellum, Paris, 1506, Religion
Condition
Good
Language
Latin
Publication year oldest item
1506
Original language
Yes
Binding/ Material
Loose page
Publication year youngest item
1506
Number of pages
1
Signature
Not signed
Has Certificate of Authenticity
Yes
GreeceVerified
Private

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