Iilluminated BoH manuscript leaf,lg.gold-heightened initial&border,etc.ca.1460

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Tuscany Books offers:
An illuminated liturgical manuscript leaf on vellum, produced most likely in a French scriptorium around 1460.
The large gold-heightened B initial starts psalm 118/9(aleph}: "
Beati inmaculati in via qui ambulant in lege Domini,,,"  '
Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord....'
Size of the leaf :
ca.7.7 " x 5"(196 mm x 128 mm).
Condition:
As shown, on vellum in very good condition with minor evidence of ageing or storing.
Pictured :
Both sides of the leaf for sale.
Please note:
I never restore or treat my items with chemicals to enhance their appearance. Therefore, you can be confident that this item will not deteriorate beyond the natural aging process.
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About Tuscany Books:
I have been in this business for over thirty five years. I deal in rare books, prints and maps. All my items are original prints or manuscripts; I carry no reproductions.
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I guarantee my items 100% in authenticity and customer satisfaction.
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I offer a full money-back guarantee of the purchase price if I am notified within 14 days after the buyer receives the merchandise. I will gladly accept my merchandise back if (1) it is in the same condition as at the time sold and (2) it is mailed back to me with full insurance.