1523 Vellum Book of Hours Leaf Colored Initial Engraved

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A Book of Hours leaf circa 1523 printed by the widow of Thielman Kerver at Paris. On vellum with beautiful metalcut borders and historiated inials, one each side. Three colored initials with gold inset. A fine example of Renaissance printing. Text in Latin. Measures 4,5 x 7".

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1523 Vellum Book of Hours Leaf Colored Initial Engraved

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