Manuscript - Leaf from a book of hours- [ca. 1450]

Original manuscript - 15th century - vellum - 13 × 9 cm.

Condition: although more than 500 years old, the condition is good; the vellum is slightly browned. Elements that determine the value: its rarity, quality, age and attractiveness. This is a masterpiece in any serious collection.

These 15th-century manuscript sheets are from a Latin prayer book written in France. The text is written with brown ink, with red and blue ink the initials are indicated and some initials are gilt-heightened, the initials are decorated with fine penwork and also the lines are filled with two-colour penwork. All text on these sheets is written by hand.