St Peter in a historiated initial on a leaf from a Bible, in Latin, illuminated manuscript on vellum [France (doubtless Paris), 13th century (middle or 3rd quarter)]

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Published by France, 1280
Used No Binding

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c. 165 × 125 mm, ruled in leadpoint for two columns of 47 lines, written below top line in typical Pearlschrift, with capitals stroked in red, the text on the visible side comprising I Peter 3:20 II Peter 1:9, II Peter introduced by a rubric incipit epistola Petri ij and a fine-line historiated initial depicting St Peter, half length, holding a book, standing in front of the curve of the initial S (imon Petrus), the palette predominantly rose, orange, and blue, with touches of green, and small pieces of unburnished gold leaf, chapters with two-line initials alternately red or blue, with penwork in the other colour, and cascading ornament in both colours; one marginal hole, not affecting the text or decoration. Seller Inventory # ABE-1726147491032

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Title: St Peter in a historiated initial on a leaf ...
Publisher: France
Publication Date: 1280
Binding: No Binding
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1st Edition

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