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[BIBLE LEAF]

Leaf from a Bible, with the Interpretation of Hebrew Names, in Latin, decorated manuscript on vellum
[England
second quarter of thirteenth century]
€300 - €500

Single leaf, 260 by 184mm, with double column of 53 lines of a tall and angular early gothic bookhand (with entries from 'Iecha' to 'Indi'), red rubrics, small initials set off in margin separated by long lines of wedge-headed penstrokes, larger initials in alternate green and red with contrasting penwork, one small original hole in vellum (written around by scribe, and later patched), slight darkening at edges, lower outer corner missing, else excellent condition.

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