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Intricately scribed leaf from a 13th century Friar's Bible. 48
lines of text per column. Text written on fine vellum in dark brown ink
in a remarkably small and fine script. Recto contains very large and
beautifully designed initial “P” in blue and red with elaborate red
penwork infil in the body of the P. 2 additional large double line
initials on recto in blue. Verso contains 2 double line initials in
alternating red and blue. Beautifully written marginal designs in red
and blue ink. A remarkable leaf!
Size:
161x110 mm (approx 6.4 x 4.5 inches)
Justification:
100 x 72 mm
$725.
#IMC5153
Frame available for this item.
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