LITURGICAL MANUSCRIPT—IRMALOGION. Slavonic liturgical manuscript on paper. [Bogoljubovo Monastery, near Vladimir, Russia, c. 1798.] 4to (192 x 160 mm). [ccl] ff. Text for chants in red and black, notes reminiscent of neumes, but using the more modern five-line staff rather than the four lined staff of the neumatic system. Blindstamped calf over beveled boards, remnant of one clasp; extensive notations to end-papers in Old Russian. Thumb-soiling, occasional staining, front fly-leaf nearly detached, spine perished, upper cover detached, edges rubbed with some loss to calf at corners and clasps. Provenance: Prof. & Mrs. Karl H. Menges (book label). Beautifully executed manuscript Irmalogion, a liturgical work of the Russian Orthodox church based upon the works of St. John of Damascus, executed by scribe Abbot Aristarch of Bogoljubovo Monastery, with his notation to front fly-leaf. Karl Menges [1908-1999] was professor at Columbia University and an authority on the languages of the Central Asian people in the Soviet Union. Lot to be sold without reserve. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ▲ ¤ ▲ 'Bonhams' owns the 'Lot' either wholly or partially or may otherwise have an economic interest. ¤ Without reserve For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing