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Heading: (Bible Leaf - Manuscript)
Author: **
Title: Manuscript Leaf from a Monumental Bible, 13th century
Place: France
Publisher:
Date: 13th century
Item # : 206349
Sale Number   429
Lot Number   20
Sale Name    
Rare Books & Manuscripts: The Library of Kent Johnson (with additions)
Sale Date   05/27/2010
Sale Time   1pm PST
Low Estimate   $ 7,000
High Estimate   $ 10,000
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Description:
Manuscript leaf on vellum, 26 lines plus headline, in two columns, with ornate initial in colors and liquid gold. 47x33.5 cm. (18¾x13¼").
VERY RARE leaf from a Monumental Bible. Monumental Bibles were used for pulpit purposes and made in vastly fewer copies than the smaller Bibles made for personal use. Bibles of this size are of the utmost rarity on the market; the present leaf is superbly executed.
Condition:
A little soiling and light creases, very good.
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