Manuskripte

BOOK OF HOURS — COLLECTION of 6 loose leaves from printed books of hours (post-incunables), of which 5 printed by Gillet Hardouyn and 1 by Simon Vostre. Paris, 1510. All printed on vellum, r° and v°. W. fine woodcut borders, of which 2 are completely cold. by hand. Each leaf c. 165 x 100 mm. All framed, glazed and under acid free passepartouts in 4 frames, of which 3 can be viewed from both sides. Notes: The fine woodcuts depict biblical scenes and figures, i.a. Judith and Holofernes, the Beheading of St. John, Matthew the Evangelist, but also the Landing of Jason. With together 5 miniatures in colour, initials by hand in gold on red or blue ground, heightened with gold in places. Very decorative items.