Very large handwritten and decorated Psalter (18th Century)

Description

Description: A very large leaf from a handwritten and decorated Psalter

Page Number: 8

Publication: Commune Sanctorum Angelorum

Date: 18th Century

Medium: Handwritten calligraphy of superb quality in black, blue, yellow, green, and red coloring, and adorned with a green lined border. This leaf features a 2″ x 2″ decorative illuminated initial (D). This is a double sided leaf.

Paper: Heavy laid and watermarked paper

Condition: Slight inking, light soiling, edge wear, otherwise Excellent

Paper Size: 18″ x 13″

Image Size: 16-1/2″ x 11-1/2″

ID #: P 6182

A Psalter entirely handwritten and decorated is Extremely Rare

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