Antiphonal, in Latin, illuminated manuscript on vellum [Italy, 17th century] 545 x 343 mm. 125 leaves, large illuminated initials throughout, three large miniatures (the miniatures added later over opening initials, incomplete, some wear and repairs). Contemporary brown leather with metal corner- and centrepieces (worn, lacking two bosses). Provenance : Annie Cowdray, her bookplate pasted inside upper cover.
Antiphonal, in Latin, illuminated manuscript on vellum [Italy, 17th century] 545 x 343 mm. 125 leaves, large illuminated initials throughout, three large miniatures (the miniatures added later over opening initials, incomplete, some wear and repairs). Contemporary brown leather with metal corner- and centrepieces (worn, lacking two bosses). Provenance : Annie Cowdray, her bookplate pasted inside upper cover.

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Antiphonal, in Latin, illuminated manuscript on vellum [Italy, 17th century] 545 x 343 mm. 125 leaves, large illuminated initials throughout, three large miniatures (the miniatures added later over opening initials, incomplete, some wear and repairs). Contemporary brown leather with metal corner- and centrepieces (worn, lacking two bosses). Provenance : Annie Cowdray, her bookplate pasted inside upper cover.

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