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Northern Europe, England, Medieval period, ca. 13th century CE. A lovely vellum leaf from a manuscript of a 13th-century English Bible. The page displays 2 columns of handwritten Latin script in minute gothic book hand and a 6-line initial “E” in blue ink. The “E” is surrounded by decorative red and blue scrollwork and begins the phrase “Exultate deo.” Several double-line letters are shown on each page, while alternating initials in red and blue inks are scattered throughout. Penwork flourishes adorn the margins. Size of page: 4.5″ W x 6.25″ H (11.4 cm x 15.9 cm); of matte: 12″ W x 16″ H (30.5 cm x 40.6 cm)
Condition: Leaf from larger Bible manuscript. Tearing to edges and small perforation to lower area beneath text; none of which affects text. Some light wrinkling to page, but otherwise, nice presentation with impressive preservation of pigments. Modern pencil inscription near bottom edge of page. Set in custom matte with protective plastic film covering and label from previous owner on verso (of matte).
Provenance: private Las Vegas, Nevada, USA collection
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