[BOOK OF HOURS]. Les presentes heures a lusaige de Paris... Paris: Simon Vostre, [circa 1508]. With 97 (of 102) leaves, and 12 (of 14?) full-page woodcuts and 9 smaller woodcuts. Text within historated borders containing many other woodcuts. Painted initials in gold on backgrounds of red and blue. 8vo, 16th-century calf, with central gilt stamped scene of Crucifixion on both covers, and the name "Estiennette" on front cover, and "Bachelot" on back cover, later metal corners, rebacked, claps lacking; tear in one leaf affecting text, several gatherings coming loose. Sold not subject to return.

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[BOOK OF HOURS]. Les presentes heures a lusaige de Paris... Paris: Simon Vostre, [circa 1508]. With 97 (of 102) leaves, and 12 (of 14?) full-page woodcuts and 9 smaller woodcuts. Text within historated borders containing many other woodcuts. Painted initials in gold on backgrounds of red and blue. 8vo, 16th-century calf, with central gilt stamped scene of Crucifixion on both covers, and the name "Estiennette" on front cover, and "Bachelot" on back cover, later metal corners, rebacked, claps lacking; tear in one leaf affecting text, several gatherings coming loose. Sold not subject to return.
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Albert May Todd bookplate.

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