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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]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s.
M. Cummings collection, Lincolnshire, UK.
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Fine condition.
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