ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPT A collection of seven large illuminated initials (Q, B, E, N, E, D, D) cut from a large manuscript choirbook or antiphonal, on vellum, blue, red, green and white on gilt background, most embellished with acanthus scrollwork, one ('Q') with decoration of two dolphins and coronet above a letter 'L', the group mounted within one frame, each letter approximately 180 x 100mm., [France, late fifteenth century] Footnotes: The large initials are executed in the distinctive manner French illuminators working in Paris and Northern France during the latter half of the fifteenth century. The letter 'Q'is decorated with a letter crowned letter 'L' flanked by two dolphins, possibly an heraldic allusion to the Dauphin of France (possibly Louis XI who was dauphin until his accession in 1461). For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing