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Large sheet (1 page front/back) measuring 25 x 39 cm from one of the most esteemed antiphonaries printed in Venice in the early decades of the 16th century, the Antiphonarium Romanum, Justa ordinem novi Breviarii (1523). The sheet is composed entirely of Gregorian chant tetragrams interspersed with printed text with rubricated initials in red. Generally good condition with occasional very light stains and browning due to age.

Grande foglio (1 pagina fronte/retro) di cm 25 x 39 proveniente da uno dei più pregevoli Antifonari stampati a Venezia nei primi decenni del '500 l'Antiphonarium Romanum, Justa ordinem novi Breviarii (1523). Il foglio è composto integralmente da tetragammi di Canto gregoriano intercalati da testo stampato con capilettera rubricati in rosso. Buone condizioni generali con saltuarie minime leggere macchie e bruniture dovute al tempo. 

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Catholic Church - Antiphonarium Romanum sheet Gregorian Chant Italian Venice book XVI century - 1523

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A 1523 illustrated Latin sheet from the Catholic Church’s *Antiphonarium Romanum*, featuring Gregorian chant.

Catholic Church - Antiphonarium Romanum sheet Gregorian Chant Italian Venice book XVI century - 1523

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A 1523 illustrated Latin sheet from the Catholic Church’s Antiphonarium Romanum, featuring Gregorian chant.

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