Title: Book of Hours, Modern Illuminated Manuscript, Late 19th Century
Condition: Very Good
A late 19th century illuminated manuscript Book of Hours, produced on vellum, by an unknown illuminator.
Each page has been richly handwritten and illuminated with illuminated initials, golden letters, and ornate initials in general, with hundreds of smaller initials in red and blue, written in a 13-line format. Every single leaf is further enhanced with a different illuminated and painted border, each distinctly unique and vibrant from each other, with several painted figures and creatures as well. There are two detailed miniatures, one of The Crucifixion at the beginning, and another of a chimera playing the harp at the end.
This Book of Hours has been divided into four parts, with one for the Prayers of the Holy Mass, the Prayer for Communion, the Wedding Ceremonies, and the Wedding Mass, each bearing an illuminated and extravagantly decorated title.
This volume has been beautifully bound in full brown morroco, with extravagant tooling and gilt to the covers, and shining inner dentelles.
One finely bound manuscript in 12mo, 64 leaves on vellum
This volume is in very good shape, with virtually no rubbing or wear to the binding. There is virtually no foxing or staining throughout. Some of the leaves have slightly curled.