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Western Europe, France, Paris, Medieval period, ca. 1220 CE. A lovely vellum leaf from the Book of Matthew in a French Bible penned in Latin in gothic book hand. Inscribed in black ink, the text features alternating blue and red initials as well as scrolling flourishes that adorn the margins. Old notes can also be seen in the margins, indicating this text was likely carefully contemplated and studied by a Medieval monk. Size of leaf: 5.8″ W x 8.3″ H (14.7 cm x 21.1 cm); of matte: 11″ W x 14″ H (27.9 cm x 35.6 cm)
Condition: Leaf from a larger manuscript. Some light wrinkling and staining to vellum, but text is still clear. Nice preservation of pigment. Modern pencil inscriptions in areas. Set in custom matte with protective plastic film covering. Label on verso of matte.
Provenance: private Las Vegas, Nevada, USA collection
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