(Q46664)
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Book of hours
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Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874
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Books of hours--France--15th century
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Manuscripts, Medieval--France--1450-1500
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ca. 1490
15. century
1490Gregorian
1490Gregorian
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Extent: 98] leaves, bound : vellum, ill. ; 19 cm.
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Written in a gothic bookhand, possibly in Rouen, and ruled for 15 lines, calendar for 15 lines with feasts in gold, blue and rose. Illuminations include 24 calendar medaillons, 14 large (including one later addition, f. 21v), 16 smaller miniatures, foliate borders and decorated initials.
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Bound in 19th-cent. calf with metal clasps by Hagué, in imitation of a 15th-cent. style; with the arms of Anne de Montmorency, constable of France.
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In a protective tray case, 21 cm.
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In an unidentified London sale, ca. 1870, lot 155.
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Bequest of Charles Sumner, 1874.
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23 July 2024
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23 July 2024
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