Title: Two Leaf Bifolio from a Latin Missal, Germany, Early to Mid 15th Century. Manuscript on Parchment. 25 Lines of Gothic Script, 4 Large Initials. Recovered from a Binding
Condition: Good
A 15th century two leaf bifolio from a manuscript Latin Missal, produced in Germany. The text is written in Latin, and is a Gothic script written in black and red ink, with several large red and blue initials.
This bifolio was once used as binder’s waste, used as a possible cover for a manuscript register.
This bifolio is written in a two-column, 25-line format.
One manuscript on parchment, 35.4 x 44 cm
This manuscript is in good shape, with wear and old staining to the parchment. There are two marginal cuts to the parchment, and a long tear in the center of the manuscript. One column has been sharply trimmed, with some text loss.