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 [Continue]
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, [Continue]
Illuminated Manuscript Leaf from a Book of Hours, on vellum. Northern France or Flanders, second half of the fifteenth century c. Single leaf, 6 ¾ x 4 7/8 inches, written in a fine Gothic bookhand in brown ink. Decorated with one larger illuminated initial and several smaller illuminated initials in blue, red, and burnished gold, [Continue]
This stunning 19th-century Hindu manuscript from the Kashmiri School is beautifully framed, offering a glimpse into the rich cultural and religious traditions of the time. The intricate artwork and script are a testament to the skill of the artisans, making it a unique piece of history. Condition: Very good overall condition; general wear; kindly see [Continue]
Estimated to be 150-200 years old, this stunning artifact is handwritten in the original Hebrew on high-quality calf vellum. Highly sought after by collectors, this Italian scroll is prized for its exquisite beauty, unique calligraphy, and historical significance. Item: Megillat Esther Scroll Fragment (3 Columns). Age: Circa 150-200 years old. Material: Authentic Calf Vellum / [Continue]
Printed in Nuremberg by Anton Koberger in 1493. This is one of the most significant and widely recognized incunabula (books printed before 1501) from the 15th century. It is the second earliest most widely spread book after the Gutenberg Bible.
This stunning 19th-century Hindu manuscript from the Kashmiri School is beautifully framed, offering a glimpse into the rich cultural and religious traditions of the time. The intricate artwork and script are a testament to the skill of the artisans, making it a unique piece of history. Condition: Very good overall condition; general wear; kindly see [Continue]
Authentic medieval manuscript leaf from a large-format Gregorian chant antiphonary, likely dating to circa 15th-early 16th century. These leaves are written on genuine vellum (animal parchment) with traditional square neumes in black ink on red four-line staves, typical of liturgical choir books used in monasteries and churches. Each leaf features large Gothic script and decorative [Continue]
Antique Victorian Faux tortoise shell religious cross. Cross has 14 K gold caps, which I have tested. There is also a gold flower and a leaf that has been secured by twine. It is approximately 2 inches long if you include the bail. It weighs approximately 1.8 g. I had a very hard time finding [Continue]
This rare and beautiful manuscript leaf is an authentic mid-12th-century psalter fragment, written in Latin on vellum in a transitional hand between Caroline minuscule and early Gothic textualis. Likely produced in Italy, the leaf features three red rubricated initials and clean, well-formed script, originally intended for use in monastic liturgy or private devotion. Recovered from [Continue]