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Title: Horae B.V.M. Author: ** Place: France Publisher: Date: c.1400 Description: 114 leaves on vellum. In brown ink, with numerous small and medium initials and line fillers in liquid gold, red and blue; 9 half-page miniature paintings in liquid gold and colors, descriptions below each with a large initial, surrounded by spray of leaves and flowers in gilt and colors. 17x12 cm. (6¾x4¾"), old vellum boards backed with calf, stamped in on both covers with figure holding a child, surrounded by legend "Santa Maria Ora Pro Nobis". Lovely book of hours with nine striking miniature paintings, including Christ just born in the manger, being handed to Mary; the three wise men offering gifts; on the donkey on the way to Nazareth; the Crucifixion; etc. Pencil notations on front pastedown include "Usum Lugdunensis..." Lot Amendments Condition: Covers rubbed and discolored, lacking ties; some discoloration within, occasional minor smearing, overall very good. Item number: 222421