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The product is a rare and valuable 16th century illuminated manuscript leaf made of vellum, featuring intricate initial letters in Spanish. This unique piece originates from Europe and is a valuable piece for collectors of religious artifacts and manuscripts. The framed antiphonal vellum leaf showcases the craftsmanship and religious significance of the time period, making it a coveted item for enthusiasts of historical documents and manuscripts.

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I have another listing with a similar page from the same book. Offered here is an authentic antique illuminated manuscript leaf from a large ecclesiastical choir book or antiphonal. This substantial double-sided leaf is handwritten on vellum or parchment and features Latin liturgical text, square-note Gregorian chant notation on red four-line staves, rubricated details, decorative initials, and an elaborate architectural illumination rendered in rich shades of blue, green, red, and sepia. The manuscript is numbered CXCIII on one side and CXCIV on the reverse, indicating consecutive pages 193 and 194 from the original choir book. Large-format antiphonals of this type were traditionally placed on a lectern so that several singers could read the music together during religious services. Based on the script, musical notation, Roman-numeral foliation, and decorative style, the leaf is believed to date from the late 16th to early 17th century, approximately 1575 to 1625. It is likely Southern European and may be Spanish or Italian. The exact date, geographic origin, and attribution have not been independently authenticated. The architectural illumination is especially striking, featuring columns, towers, domed forms, floral ornament, and vivid blue architectural details. The manuscript measures approximately 21.5 inches by 15 inches. Condition is consistent with considerable age and handmade construction. There is discoloration, waviness, staining, edge wear, surface marks, possible pinholes, small losses, and irregularities throughout. These characteristics are visible in the photographs and form part of the manuscript’s historic character. An exceptional piece for a collection of illuminated manuscripts, Gregorian music, early calligraphy, religious art, or historic European decorative arts. It would display beautifully in a custom museum-style double-sided glass frame.

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I have another listing with a similar page from the same book. Offered here is an authentic antique illuminated manuscript leaf from a large ecclesiastical choir book or antiphonal. This impressive double-sided leaf is handwritten on vellum or parchment and features liturgical Latin, square-note Gregorian chant notation on red four-line staves, rubrication, decorative painted initials, and a large illuminated initial rendered in green, blue, red, white, and sepia tones. Apostolorum Petri et Pauli. This identifies the manuscript as part of the liturgy for the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul. The principal chant begins. “Nunc scio vere quia misit Dominus angelum suum”. This translates approximately as. Now I know truly that the Lord has sent his angel. The text concerns Saint Peter’s miraculous deliverance from the hand of Herod and is associated with the liturgy honoring Saints Peter and Paul. The reverse contains further Gregorian chant, several decorative initials, and the Latin phrase. “Domine probasti me et cognovisti me”. O Lord, you have examined me and known me. Both sides bear the Roman numeral LXXVII, representing page 77 of the original choir book. Large-format antiphonals were traditionally placed on a lectern so that multiple singers could read the notation together during religious services. The leaf measures approximately 21.5 inches by 15 inches. Based on its script, notation, pigments, foliation, and decorative style, the manuscript is believed to date from approximately the late 16th to early 17th century and is likely Southern European. The precise date, country of origin, and attribution have not been independently authenticated. Condition is consistent with considerable age and handmade construction. There is age-related discoloration, waviness, staining, surface wear, edge wear, small marks, and natural variation in the vellum. A pale circular area and other irregularities are visible near the lower left portion of the leaf. Please examine all photographs carefully. An exceptional piece for a collection of illuminated manuscripts, Gregorian music, Catholic religious art, early calligraphy, or historic European decorative arts. It would be especially striking displayed in a museum-style double-sided glass frame.

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Antique Latin hymnal presumably from the 16th/17th century! An extraordinary piece with a handmade craftsmanship that creates such an appreciation for a functional work of art. With beautiful illuminations, a rich history and a profound message, these are fit to be displayed in any home, collection or church! This page is framed in a 27″ tall x 21″ wide frame. There are some cosmetic imperfections to the frame as shown. Please note that the backing of the frame should be redone to ensure the safety and longevity of the piece. I have 3 other framed pages available in other listings. Please see all photos. Please review all photos and description prior to purchasing and reach out if you have any questions.

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Framed 17th century Roman Catholic sheet music hand written in Latin on vellum in red and black ink. Good Overall – Some dings to frame; vellum crumpled; some discoloration; see pictures. 19.625 x 1.5 x 29.25 / Sans Frame – 18 x 27.625 (Width x Depth x Height). The sooner you pay, the sooner you get your item. Please let us know if you have any additional questions. We are sorry for the inconvenience. We do are very best to package and secure all our items so they make safe trips to their new homes. We strive to get your items delivered in the most safe and cost effective manner. Add a map to your own listings. The item “Antique 17th Century Antiphonal Religious Sheet Music Roman Catholic Vellum 20″ is in sale since Thursday, April 15, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Manuscripts”. The seller is “designersconsignment” and is located in Dayton, Ohio. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay, China, Thailand, Switzerland, Brazil, Russian federation.

• Material: Vellum

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16th Century Spanish Monk Hymnals Psalters Antiphonals. Four images, printing on both sides of each page. The item “16th Century Spanish Monk Hymnal Psalter Antiphonal pages parchment religious” is in sale since Tuesday, February 23, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Manuscripts”. The seller is “healeyhead” and is located in Ocean City, New Jersey. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Region: Europe
• Subject: Religion, Bibles
• Type: Handwritten Manuscript
• Material: Vellum
• Language: Spanish
• Original/Facsimile: Original

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About 14.5 x 20 inches. Some wrinkling and wear, as is usual with these old leaves. Ink still so bright all these years later. The item “C. 1650 ANTIPHONAL VELLUM MUSIC MANUSCRIPT Double-sided Red Black Latin Religious” is in sale since Wednesday, September 23, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Manuscripts”. The seller is “philenor” and is located in Jamaica, Vermont. This item can be shipped to United States, Germany, Japan, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Australia, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay, Russian federation, Philippines, Ukraine, Cayman islands.

• Material: Vellum
• Type: Illuminated Manuscript
• Subject: Music, Religion, Manuscript
• Language: Latin

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Antiphonel Vellum Music Sheet. Be Sure to Check out our items. Signs of wear from use and age. There are wrinkles in the music sheet under the framing as seen in the photos. Also some soiling to the music sheet. 26.5 x 20. The sooner you pay, the sooner you get your item. Otherwise, we reserve the right to re-list the item for sale. White glove means the item is picked up from us, blanket wrapped and hand delivered to you by the same driver that picked it up. Add a map to your own listings. The item “Rare 26 Double Sided Antique Antiphonal Vellum Music Sheet Latin Religious” is in sale since Wednesday, September 30, 2015. This item is in the category “Books\Antiquarian & Collectible”. The seller is “designersconsignment” and is located in Dayton, Ohio. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion.

• Binding: Vellum
• Topic: Music
• Language: Latin

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