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[LEAVES FROM A FRENCH BIBLE]

Leaf from a large Bible, with Esdra 5:8-7:24, in Latin, decorated manuscript on vellum
[France
13th century]
€300 - €500

Single leaf, with text in double column of 41 lines of a large and clear early gothic bookhand, one-line initials in blue, versal initials in alternate red or blue, 2-line initials in same with contrasting penwork and coloured foliate extensions filling the margins on the left-hand side of the columns, one small textual correction set within boxes in the margin, small spots and stains, else excellent condition, 300 by 210mm

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