Antiphonal (16 results)

No Binding. Condition: Fine. Postcard in fine condition. Unmailed. Cards are sent in stiff mailers. Photo.

hardback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Large folio begun in 1969 and completed in 1974. two volumes to include the commentary. Cream pigskin over boards with blind-tooled title and measuring 18" x 13 1/4", the commentary volume in burgundy cloth and measuring 10 7/8" x 7 1/2". Fourteen full-page and two half-page miniatures with initials in gilt and colour, thirteen coloured calendar pages, fifty half-page pen drawings and some 400 decorated initials. The Antiphonal with some toning and marking to the boards, internally very good, the commentary with light foxing to the closed edges and a gathering of top leading corners creased. Extremely heavy and a request for additional postage is likely if ordered from locations outside the United Kingdom.…

A fine example of early 17th century musical notation. This two-volume set, dated within from 1601, was produced for the use of the Ordo Cartusiensis of Spain, possibly originating from the Cartoixa d'Escaladei monastery. Compared to other monastic orders in 17th century Spain, Carthusian convents and monasteries were few and far between - making Spanish Carthusian antiphonals exceptionally rare. Featuring decorated margins with floral patterns, these manuscripts also feature enlarged initials ornamented with handsome pen work. Alongside this, both volumes contain remarkably detailed title pages. At the end of each volume reads the manuscript note 'Correctum', indicating that each work had been checked for errors and corrected by a fellow scribe. 2 vols, folio (50 x 35 cm); manuscript on parchment, characteristic yellowing on hair side, some tears and loss to corners and slight fading on lettering, historiated initials with later 19th century decoration in blue ink, rubric in blue and red, decorated prefatory pages; original blind panelled calf with raised bands, brass corner pieces and embossed centre pieces, clasps present in first volume with remains of clasps on second volume, fore-edge leather bookmarks, one volume containing interior cloth registers, edges stained red; very good.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Vellum, 57 + 1 ff., in Latin. On a ruled area of 400 x 250 mm., there are seven lines of staves in Roman choral notation on three lines of 10 mm., each, under each there is text in a clear rounded Gothic hand, in black ink.

A complete folio leaf (388 x 287 mm, text area 297 x205 mm), ten lines written in red ink in a gothic liturgical script, ruled in red ink, diamond-shaped musical notation entirely in burnished gold outlined in dark brown ink on ten four-line red staves, large illuminated initial 'E' (Exultet jam angelica, 78 x 74mm) of blue leafy design set against a quadrangular panel of burnished and shell gold framed in pink and enclosing two leafy x-shaped motifs in green, border extension of green foliage enclosing burnished gold bezants, smaller initials in green ink, green ink dividers indicating the relationship of the notes to the words, extensive penwork flourishing in green ink in lower margin of recto and in both upper and lower margins of verso, penwork flourishing in brown ink along inner and outer margins of both recto and verso, rubrics; some light soiling and smudging but generally in excellent condition.An unusual and striking antiphonal leaf written entirely in red and notated entirely in burnished gold, signalling the importance of the text for Holy Saturday.The Exultet or Exsultet, also known as the praeconium paschale, is a hymn of praise sung by the deacon in celebration of the Resurrection after theLumen Christiprocession has entered the church for the solemn service of the Easter Vigil. It is sung in connection with the blessing and offering of the Paschal Candle, the light of which symbolizes the glory of the risen Christ. The burnished gold notes here may thus have served a practical as well as a symbolic and sacramental purpose, remaining visible to the deacon in the semi-darkness of the church.…

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. A cutting, c. 265 × 115 mm; with part of four lines of text in gothic script and music on four-line staves ruled in red, the painted initial I c. 150 × 60 mm, depicting a full-length barefoot figure, probably an Old Testament prophet, probably illustrating the mass on the 17th Sunday after Pentecost, Iu[stus es domine et rec]tum (You are just and right, Lord), preceded by the Offertory Domine in a[uxilium] and the Communion Domine me[morabor] , the verso with part of the Verse [Beat]a gens [cuius est dominus] ; only the incipits of these lesser texts are given, and in each case a superscript number in red Roman numerals directs the reader to the folio on which the full text may be found. The style of illumination is unusual and difficult to localise with precision. The artist seems to be aware of the work of the late 13th-century Maestro di Imola, from whom he probably derived his palette, ornamental details, and perhaps even the manner of painting rather boneless figures (see especially the exceptionally thin wrists here), sometimes, as here, depicted as if hanging in mid-air like a ghost. There is also something of the Bolognese primo stile , supporting an origin in Emilia-Romagna. On the Maestro di Imola, see Fabrizio Lollini, in Dizionario biografico dei miniatori italiani: secoli IX XVI, ed. by Milvia Bollati (Milan: Sylvestre Bonnard, 2004), pp. 684 86; and for Bolognese illumination of the period, see Alessando Conti, La miniatura bolognese: scuole e botteghe 1270-1340 (Bologna: Nuova Alfa, 1981).…

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. Antiphonal. Leaf on parchment with historiated illuminated initial. Italy C15th Leaf size: 360mm × 260mm Frame size: 480mm x 365mm Full single leaf written on parchment in black and red ink, 15 lines on both sides of the leaf in late Romanesque rounded hand. A beautiful illuminated historiated initial blue 'H' on a background of gold leaf within which a Cherub is facing left with foliage spraying into the left hand margin. Framed and mounted in museum glass. The illumination appears to be later, maybe C16th but, if so, has been painted in style and in the space left for the original O illumination. Some old stains. An attractive leaf. The text is a post communion prayer in Latin to celebrate the conception of Mary: domine sacrificii suanitatis presta ut qui hodie marie conceptionem iubilando celebrat O Lord offer the sacrifice of wisdom as he who today celebrates Mary's conception by rejoicing etc.…

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Antiphonal. Leaf on parchment with historiated illuminated initial. Italy C15th Leaf size: 360mm × 260mm Frame size: 480mm x 365mm Full single leaf written on parchment in black and red ink, 15 lines on both sides of the leaf in late Romanesque rounded hand. A beautiful illuminated historiated initial blue 'H' on a background of gold leaf within which Christ facing in a praying posture with foliage spraying into the left hand margin. Framed and mounted in museum glass. The illumination appears to be later, maybe C16th but, if so, has been painted in style and in the space left for the original O illumination. Some old stains. An attractive leaf. The text "Post communionem, hæc nos, quæsumus, Domine, divini sacramenti perceptio." is a Latin prayer used in the Catholic Church during the celebration of the Mass. It is part of the post-communion prayer, which is said after the distribution of the Eucharist. The English translation of the prayer is: "Having received the sacrament of salvation, we beseech You, O Lord, that through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, whom You have given us as a Mother and whose festival we celebrate, we may obtain with the help of Your grace the eternal happiness which it promises. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.".…

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. A single parchment leaf, 485 × 360 mm, with seven lines of text in rounded gothic script and music in square notation on four-line red staves, the text comprising: the end of the Judith antiphon Domine deus rex omnipotens libera , the beginning of the Esther response Domine rex omnipotens indictione tua , followed by the verse Exaudi orationem nostram and the response Conforta me rex sanctorum , with A LARGE HISTORIATED INITIAL D depicting King Ahasuerus, enthroned and with his feet on a green cushion, extending his rod to touch the head of Esther, who kneels before him; the upper margin with a post-medieval folio number XXX in red, the two responses marked in the adjacent margins 1 and 2 (and II ); with insignificant creases in the lower margin, overall in fine condition. Text In the Divine Office, there were daily biblical readings according to the liturgical season (Advent to Epiphany, Epiphany to Lent, and so on). After Corpus Christi (about two months after Easter) there were a variable number of summer weeks until the next Advent (because the dates of both Easter and Advent vary), and the daily readings were taken from the Old Testament books of Kings, Wisdom, Job, Tobit, Judith, Esther, Maccabees, and Ezekiel. The readings from Judith were used from the first Sunday after 20 September, and if this occurred early enough in the month, the Judith readings would be followed by those from Esther, as represented by the present leaf. Illumination The origin of this leaf is hard to determine. The predominantly blue and orange palette looks Bolognese at first sight, but this does not fit with the figure style, so it may be from elsewhere in Emilia-Romagna. The form of the white ornament on the blue background is typical of Umbria, however, so an origin further south is another possibility. The figures give a sense of three-dimensional volume (see, for example, the way in which the roundness of Ahasuerus s thigh and buttock is suggested by the way in which he sits on his own cloak, and the sweeping darker green lines that give volume to his foot-cushion). The subject of the initial is found in Esther, chapter 5 verse 2. Chapters 1 4 relate that the Persian king Ahasuerus banished his wife Vashti for disobedience, and selected Esther (who kept her Jewishness secret) as her replacement. Mordechai, Esther's cousin, learned of a plot by Haman, one of Ahasuerus s men, to kill all the Jews in the empire. Mordecai therefore asks Esther to use her position to intercede with the king. She reveals to him that she is Jewish, and successfully petitions him to save the Jews. The crucial moment is when she presents herself to him, And when he saw Esther the queen standing, and she pleased his eyes, and he held out toward her the golden sceptre, which he held in his hand, and she drew near .…

Written in gothic letter in black, blue, red, gray and yellow-gold, with a very large and beautifully decorated initial capital over two inches tall, additional initials and fine penwork. Single folio leaf on vellum [15" x 10"], handsomely presented in cream mounting. Very finely preserved, very bright and very fresh and in excellent condition.…

No Binding. Condition: Near Fine. Eight lines of music printed on laid rag paper in "Hufnagel" neumes on red four-line staves with a custos. The accompanying text is printed in Latin in a gothic textualis typeface. Six large Lombard initials in red. The red staves, initials and rubrics were printed first and then overlaid with the black neumes and text in a second pass through the press. PRINTER: Georg Reyser. Wũrzburg, Germany, c.1498. While "full" choir books (Antiphonaries) intended for an entire group to share were often massive (over 400 mm tall), Reyser specifically printed more compact editions—such as this a Antiphonarium Herbipolense. These compact volumes were intended for smaller altars or individual use by a priest or cantor. CONDITION: The leaf is in very good condition with original margins. A small brown stain at the lower outer margin, three wormholes and light edge browning are of little consequence. SIZE: Leaf approx. 355x240 mm. CONTENT Folio 253 is from the Common of Saints. Recto includes the start of the Common of the Apostles (De Apostolis), which continues on Verso. The Clare sanctorum sequence assigns a verse to each apostle detailing their missionary conquest, starting with Paul in Greece and Andrew in Achaia. It continues by highlighting Matthew in Ethiopia, James in Spain, and a final group, including Thomas and John, in regions like India and Egypt.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1921. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 476, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 476 476.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1921 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 478 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 478 Language: English.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1922 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 494 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 494 Language: English.…

Condition: Very Good. Vertical tear, early repairs; 360x247mm; An antiphon, in Christian music, is sung before and after a psalm verse, originally by alternating choirs (antiphonal singing).

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1922. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 490, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 490 490.…