BOOK OF HOURS
HORAE B.M.V. [BOOK OF HOURS] Second use of Rome.
Thielman Kerver1510
HORAE B.M.V. [BOOK OF HOURS] Second use of Rome. Thielman Kerver, Paris May 29 1510. 6 ½ inches by 4 ¼ inches approx. The almanac from 1505-1510. 8vo. Printed in Roman type on vellum. 110 leaves including 4 blanks. 18 full page metal- cut illustrations as well as 34 smaller illustrations in the text. Each page bordered with elaborate engravings printed in red and black with highlights in gilt, blue and russett. Bound in contemporary full calf with metal clasps, stamped in blind and gilt, professionally rebacked with spine laid down. Lacks A1, (title leaf provided in facsimile) which has been replaced by a C17th holy card (engraved by Rubens’ engraver Cornelius Galle) on vellum and hand coloured. The elaborate borders include images from a Dance of Death, and Biblical scenes. Some staining to one signature but generally a very pleasing copy. [Brunet 186; Bohatta 818,Graesse Vol VII 375 (18999)]
condition: Very Good
type: Hard Cover
binding: Full Leather with Clasps
£8800.00
(equal to approx. US$13909.72* or €10943.94* for 18 May 2012)
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