[ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPT]. BOOK OF HOURS, Latin, use of Rouen. Manuscript in Latin, [France (probably Rouen), 15th century]. Illuminated manuscript on vellum, 108 leaves, written in black ink in Textura formata; rubricated; 10 4- and 3- line initials in blue and red on burnished gold grounds, each with a floral decorated side border, numerous initial letters and finials in gold and colors throughout. Small 8vo, later blindstamped calf, g.e., by PRATT, covers detached; imperfect (lacks all miniatures and some text), some soiling. Sold not subject to return.

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[ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPT]. BOOK OF HOURS, Latin, use of Rouen. Manuscript in Latin, [France (probably Rouen), 15th century]. Illuminated manuscript on vellum, 108 leaves, written in black ink in Textura formata; rubricated; 10 4- and 3- line initials in blue and red on burnished gold grounds, each with a floral decorated side border, numerous initial letters and finials in gold and colors throughout. Small 8vo, later blindstamped calf, g.e., by PRATT, covers detached; imperfect (lacks all miniatures and some text), some soiling. Sold not subject to return.

Provenance

Paul Louis Feiss, bookplate.

Lot Essay

Contents: Calendar - feasts of Rouen (also, St. Thomas of Canterbury, crossed out [July 7, Dec. 29])
Gospel Sequences
Obsecro te
O intemerata
Hours of the Virgin, use of Rouen
Penitential Psalms, Litany, etc.
Hours of the Cross
House of the Holy Spirit
Office of the Dead

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