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Breviarium – Illuminated Manuscript - 1390 !
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Breviarium – Latin Manuscript from c. 1390 Beautiful vellum manuscript in a original German binding from the 14th century. The manuscript contains one full page illumination and 42 illuminated initials in gold and colours. Breviarium , unknown [maybe Germany], around 1390. Format: 8vo (7.5 in x 6 in). Collation: 440 vellum leaves (complete). Grand contemporary full calf binding on wooden boards with vellum leaves. The binding was made during the heyday of Cologne book art in the late 14 th century and adorned with beautiful decorations. The most prominent feature are the five original brass buckles on both covers, which have been preserved in wonderful condition. Two brass spikes were added to the front cover for further decorative purposes. The elaborate blind-stamping of the leather binding depicts diamond shapes and floral imagery. The binding is a little rubbed and bumped. The leather was professionally repaired at the spine and edges. Vellum slightly darkened and occasionally with light foxing. On the whole this is a wonderful manuscript in extraordinary condition. It is very hard to find such a superb original Cologne binding in similar condition. The Breviarium begins with a grand and fantastically decorated ornate page. Its main feature is a large illuminated initial on burnished gold. The text itself is decorated by 42 large illuminated initials. These magnificently drawn initials in gold and blue are surrounded by fine and complex ornaments which stretch into the page margins. Furthermore, the manuscript is adorned by numerous Lombard initials drawn in alternatively blue or red with similar fine ornamental decorations.
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