Medieval Illuminated Antiphonal Manuscript Sheet Music Leaf Page, C. 1450 Italy
Item History & Price
Another item from Country Artifacts, Great Northern Liquidation, Springfield, Vermont.
Medieval Illuminated Antiphonal Manuscript Sheet Music Leaf Page2-Sided, 16" x 21-1/2" overall, the work is on an area of about 11" x 16" on the front and backPainted in red, black and blue on what I believe to be parchmentLightly marked in pencil at the bottom front: 1450 AD Italy Lumia, likely by a dealerResearch into early musical notation indicates this is likely Italian in origin. It ha...s 1.5" high 4 line staffs, signifying it to be pre-1500 according to one source, and attributed to an Italian Benedictine Monk called Guido of Arezzo (approx. 991-1033) according to another source.It has 1/4" square notation and illuminated (painted) initials in blue and red with scroll decoration. The initials are about 2" tall excluding any extra scroll decoration exceeding that (e.g. the Q on the front).The calligraphy words are in what I suspect are Latin. Research indicates this is an antiphon, a short sentence sung or recited before or after a psalm or canticle (i.e. Gregorian Chant, antiphonal chant). I can't read it, so please judge for yourself.This leaf was received from the estate office of a photonics engineer.Condition is very good, with edge wear and I imagine a certain amount of soiling from centuries of existence. Nice item.Unpacked weight & size: 0.1, 16x22x0Packed weight & size: 15oz, 18x24x2Package Notes & Ref: 7L27:Note: If I am offering free shipping with this listing, free shipping only applies to the contiguous 48 United States. Please message me for a shipping quote to Alaska, Hawaii, US territories, and international destinations.:If for any reason you are unsatisfied with your purchase, I offer a money back guarantee. This can be a full or partial refund (depending on the severity of the problem). In many cases you may not even need to return it. Please contact me through eBay's messaging service with a description of the issue and I will respond as soon as I see it.:Please also note that my liability for product defects is limited to the purchase price plus shipping. I am not responsible for the installation, training in the use of, or operation of any item I sell. The buyer assumes all responsibility for safely handling, inspecting and verifying the operational quality of their purchases prior to putting them into service. The buyer expressly releases the seller from any liability arising from the installation or operation of the product.
Medieval Illuminated Antiphonal Manuscript Sheet Music Leaf Page2-Sided, 16" x 21-1/2" overall, the work is on an area of about 11" x 16" on the front and backPainted in red, black and blue on what I believe to be parchmentLightly marked in pencil at the bottom front: 1450 AD Italy Lumia, likely by a dealerResearch into early musical notation indicates this is likely Italian in origin. It ha...s 1.5" high 4 line staffs, signifying it to be pre-1500 according to one source, and attributed to an Italian Benedictine Monk called Guido of Arezzo (approx. 991-1033) according to another source.It has 1/4" square notation and illuminated (painted) initials in blue and red with scroll decoration. The initials are about 2" tall excluding any extra scroll decoration exceeding that (e.g. the Q on the front).The calligraphy words are in what I suspect are Latin. Research indicates this is an antiphon, a short sentence sung or recited before or after a psalm or canticle (i.e. Gregorian Chant, antiphonal chant). I can't read it, so please judge for yourself.This leaf was received from the estate office of a photonics engineer.Condition is very good, with edge wear and I imagine a certain amount of soiling from centuries of existence. Nice item.Unpacked weight & size: 0.1, 16x22x0Packed weight & size: 15oz, 18x24x2Package Notes & Ref: 7L27:Note: If I am offering free shipping with this listing, free shipping only applies to the contiguous 48 United States. Please message me for a shipping quote to Alaska, Hawaii, US territories, and international destinations.:If for any reason you are unsatisfied with your purchase, I offer a money back guarantee. This can be a full or partial refund (depending on the severity of the problem). In many cases you may not even need to return it. Please contact me through eBay's messaging service with a description of the issue and I will respond as soon as I see it.:Please also note that my liability for product defects is limited to the purchase price plus shipping. I am not responsible for the installation, training in the use of, or operation of any item I sell. The buyer assumes all responsibility for safely handling, inspecting and verifying the operational quality of their purchases prior to putting them into service. The buyer expressly releases the seller from any liability arising from the installation or operation of the product.
