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LOT 1300

Medieval Book of Exodus Bible Page

15TH CENTURY A.D.

13 x 9 5/8 in. (7 grams, 33 x 24.5 cm).

A single leaf from an early (possibly 1492 A.D.) printed paper bible, book of Exodus (29:1) concerning consecration of priests; the text set in two columns of blackletter type with numerous rubrications (embellishments in red), foliation and other marks; square versals; printed by Johann Gruninger, Strasbourg with commentary by Nicholas de Lyra. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired 1990s.
M. Cummings collection, Lincolnshire, UK.

CONDITION
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LOT 1300

Medieval Book of Exodus Bible Page

Sold for (Inc. bp): £130

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