Masterful Medieval Illuminated Manuscript Lf, Vellum, Deco. Color Gold Init. C. 1475
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:2635 | Binding: Vellum |
Hallo and welcome!Thank you for visiting my site. DOMESTIC BUYERS: To save on shipping, I urge you to avail yourself of combined shipping. Please wait with your payment until you want your items sent. eBay regulations obligate me to send all paid-for items immediately, thus ending combined shipping. Tuscany Books offers:A masterfully illuminated, very decorative manuscript leaf from a medieval liturgical text on vellum, produced most likely in a French Scriptorium around 1475.Th...e initials were meticulously executed with additional colorful decorations like flowers and heightened in gold, a true labor of love done for the greater glory of God.
Size of the leaf : ca. 7.4" x 5.4"(188 mm x 137 mm). Condition: As shown, on very fine, almost translucent vellum in excellent condition with minor traces of use and minimal evidence of storing or ageing: almost imperceptible toning of the vellum, soiling or staining, edge flaws, original flaws in the vellum, etc. Pictured : Both sides of the leaf for sale. Due to the fine quality of the extremely thin vellum, it is difficult to capture the exact colors of the leaf and the original always looks better than the photographs, which is corroborated by the comments of my feed-back.Please note: I never restore or treat my items with chemicals to enhance their appearance. Therefore, you can be confident that this item will not deteriorate beyond the natural aging process. Similar Items: For similar items, please see all of my listings. Please “click” on the blue link “View seller’s other items” at the top of the listing, under our seller name “tuscanybooks.” About Tuscany Books: I have been in this business for over thirty five years. I deal in rare books, prints and maps. All my items are original prints or manuscripts; I carry no reproductions. My Guarantee: I guarantee my items 100% in authenticity and customer satisfaction. My return policy: I offer a full money-back guarantee of the purchase price if I am notified within 14 days after the buyer receives the merchandise. I will gladly accept my merchandise back if (1) it is in the same condition as at the time sold and (2) it is mailed back to me with full insurance.
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Size of the leaf : ca. 7.4" x 5.4"(188 mm x 137 mm). Condition: As shown, on very fine, almost translucent vellum in excellent condition with minor traces of use and minimal evidence of storing or ageing: almost imperceptible toning of the vellum, soiling or staining, edge flaws, original flaws in the vellum, etc. Pictured : Both sides of the leaf for sale. Due to the fine quality of the extremely thin vellum, it is difficult to capture the exact colors of the leaf and the original always looks better than the photographs, which is corroborated by the comments of my feed-back.Please note: I never restore or treat my items with chemicals to enhance their appearance. Therefore, you can be confident that this item will not deteriorate beyond the natural aging process. Similar Items: For similar items, please see all of my listings. Please “click” on the blue link “View seller’s other items” at the top of the listing, under our seller name “tuscanybooks.” About Tuscany Books: I have been in this business for over thirty five years. I deal in rare books, prints and maps. All my items are original prints or manuscripts; I carry no reproductions. My Guarantee: I guarantee my items 100% in authenticity and customer satisfaction. My return policy: I offer a full money-back guarantee of the purchase price if I am notified within 14 days after the buyer receives the merchandise. I will gladly accept my merchandise back if (1) it is in the same condition as at the time sold and (2) it is mailed back to me with full insurance.
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