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Antiphonals were books containing the sung portions of the Divine
Office. The manuscript leaf offered here is large, typical of the
medieval book, so it could be shared by a choir.
Leaf from early 16th century
written on vellum.
Verso and recto each contain a tall large initial in fine penwork.
5 bars of music on each side.
Lyrics hand scribed in black ink with red rubrics. Some minor
fading of lettering on recto.
Size: 588 x 452 mm (approx 23.2 x 16.1 inches).
$165
#IMC5192

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