‎Latin‎

‎America / South America / Latin America / Venezuela Tallis John / Rapkin John. 1817 1876‎

‎Venezuela New Granada Equador Ecuador and the Guayanas with vignettes and illustrations of the Chimborazo The Fall of the Bagota Paramaribo Suriname.‎

‎1851. London & New York J & F. Tallis 1851. Original steel engraving / Vintage map. Drawn and engraved by John Rapkin. Partly hand-coloured. Plate Size: 32.7 cm x 24.9 cm. Sheet Size: 37.4 cm x 27.3 cm. Vintage 19th century map in very good condition. John Tallis 7 November 1817 – 3 June 1876 was an English cartographic publisher. His company John Tallis and Company published views maps and atlases in London from roughly 1838 to 1851. Tallis set up as a publisher with Frederick Tallis in Cripplegate in 1842; the business moved to Smithfield in 1846 and was dissolved in 1849. From 1851 to 1854 Tallis operated as John Tallis and Company. He started The illustrated news of the world and national portrait gallery of eminent personages in 1858 selling it for £1370 in 1861; it folded in 1863. Wikipedia The most important project John Tallis undertook was the 'Illustrated Atlas' from 1851. The original map we offer here was part of this exceptional Atlas and all the maps it contained are still today considered as the last reminder of an era of lavish map production. Tallis worked the project together with John Rapkin 1815-1876 and it was Rapkin's style and talent that we have to thank for when we marvel at these maps today. What makes these maps so special is the detail of engraved vignettes that surround the map and often show indigenous scenes people in their environment and even more so historical buildings or historical views of towns and cities architecture and landscape. The project of 'The Illustrated Atlas' was designed to be finished just in time for the anxiously awaited "Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations" or The Great Exhibition sometimes referred to as the Crystal Palace Exhibition in reference to the temporary structure in which it was held was an international exhibition that took place in Hyde Park London from 1 May to 11 October 1851. It was the first in a series of World's Fairs exhibitions of culture and industry that became popular in the 19th century and it was a much anticipated event. The Great Exhibition was organized by Henry Cole and Prince Albert husband of the reigning monarch Queen Victoria. It was attended by numerous notable figures of the time including Charles Darwin Samuel Colt members of the Orléanist Royal Family and the writers Charlotte Brontë Charles Dickens Lewis Carroll George Eliot and Alfred Tennyson. Music for the opening was under the direction of Sir George Thomas Smart and the continuous music from the exhibited organs for the Queen's procession was "under the superintendence of William Sterndale Bennett". Wikipedia unknown‎

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‎American Academy of Political and Social Science.‎

‎THE ANNALS. NONALIGNMENT IN FOREIGN AFFAIRS. Volume 362. Special Editor of this volume, Cecil V. Crabb, Jr.‎

‎pp. viii, 223. 8vo. Original full printed wraps. Spine faded. ** PRICE JUST REDUCED!! Coldwar/Economics 6‎

‎American Philological Association editor‎

‎TAPA Transactions of the American Philological Association vol 135/2‎

‎<p>TAPA is the yearly journal of The American Philological Association concerning Greek and Roman scholarship. In addition to articles on the classical world TAPA publishes the presidential addresses and other proceedings from the Annual Meetings of the Association. This is volume 135/2.</p> Scholars Press paperback‎

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‎American Philological Association editor‎

‎TAPA Transactions of the American Philological Association 119‎

‎<p>TAPA is the yearly journal of the APA concerned with Greek and Roman scholarship. In addition to articles on the classical world TAPA publishes the presidential addresses and other proceedings from the Annual Meetings of the Association. This is volume 119.</p> Scholars Press hardcover‎

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‎American Philological Association editor‎

‎TAPA Transactions of the American Philological Association 122‎

‎<p>TAPA is the yearly jopurnal of the APA concerned with Greek and Roman scholarship. In addition to articles on the classical world TAPA publishes the presidential addresses and other proceedings from the Annual Meetings of the Association. This is volume 122.</p> Scholars Press hardcover‎

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‎American Philological Association‎

‎TAPA Transactions of the American Philological Association 126‎

‎<p>TAPA is the yearly journal of the APA concerning Greek and Roman scholarship. In addition to articles on the classical world TAPA publishes the presidential addresses and other proceedings from the Annual Meetings of the Association. This is volume 126.</p> Scholars Press hardcover‎

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‎American Philological Association‎

‎TAPA Transactions of the American Philological Association 127‎

‎<p>TAPA is the yearly journal of the APA concerning Greek and Roman scholarship. In addition to articles on the classical world TAPA publishes the presidential addresses and other proceedings from the Annual Meetings of the Association. This is volume 127.</p> Scholars Press hardcover‎

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‎Amherst College Latin Dept‎

‎Literature and Civilization from 476 to 600 A.D.: Introductory to the Study of Justinians's . 1906 Leather Bound‎

‎2019. Leather Bound. New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden Leaf Printing on round Spine. Reprinted in 2019 with the help of original edition published long back 1906. This book is printed in black & white sewing binding for longer life Printed on high quality Paper re-sized as per Current standards professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set then it is only single volume if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English Pages 25. EXTRA 10 DAYS APART FROM THE NORMAL SHIPPING PERIOD WILL BE REQUIRED FOR LEATHER BOUND BOOKS. FOLIO EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE. hardcover‎

Riferimento per il libraio : LB1111002029950

‎Amherst College Latin Dept‎

‎Literature and Civilization from 476 to 600 A.D.: Introductory to the Study of Justinians's . 1906 Hardcover‎

‎2020. Hardcover. New. Lang: - English Pages 25. Reprinted in 2020 with the help of original edition published long back 1906. This book is Printed in black & white Hardcover sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Dust Cover Printed on high quality Paper re-sized as per Current standards professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set then it is only single volume if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Any type of Customisation is possible with extra charges. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. hardcover‎

Riferimento per il libraio : 1111002029950

‎AMILAT- Research Association for Latin American Jewry‎

‎Latin American Jewry : Essays in Honor of Haim Avni [SIGHNED BY AUTHOR] [IN HEBREW].‎

‎Signed by Author. IN HEBREW. 24.5x17.5 cm. 343 pages. Hardcover. Spine edges slightly bumped. Else in good condition.‎

‎AMMIANUS MARCELLINUS‎

‎AMMIANI MARCELLINI QUAE SUPERSUNT ACCEDUNT AUCTORIS IGNOTI DE IMPERATORIBUS EXCERPTA‎

‎Carolus Tauchnitz, Lipsiae. 1835. In-18. Broché. Etat d'usage, Plats abîmés, Dos fané, Rousseurs. 568 pages. Texte en latin. Papier muet encollé sur le dos, le consolidant. 1er plat manquant. Etiquette de code sur le dos. Quelques tampons de bibliothèque. Traces de colle sur la couverture.. . . . Classification Dewey : 470-Langues italiques. Latin‎

‎Ad Optimorum Librorum Fidem, Accurate Edita. Classification Dewey : 470-Langues italiques. Latin‎

Riferimento per il libraio : RO40255046

‎AMMIEN MARCELLIN.‎

‎Histoire. Tome IV. Livres XXIII - XXV, 1ère partie. Texte établi et traduit par Jacques Fontaine. Deuxième tirage. Tome IV. Livres XXIII - XXV. Commentaire par Jacques Fontaine. Deuxième tirage. Collection des Universités de France, publiée sous le patronnage de l’Association Guillaume Budé.‎

‎Paris, Société d’Edition Les Belles Lettres 1987, 200x130mm, 212 + 290pages, reliure d'éditeur. Cachet de possesseur sur le haut de la page de garde, autrement bel exemplaire.‎

‎2 plans en n/b dépliants et 2 carte en n/b dépliants en fin de l’ouvrage, édition bilingue: français - latin, Pour un paiement via PayPal, veuillez nous en faire la demande et nous vous enverrons une facture PayPal‎

Riferimento per il libraio : 95569

‎AMMAN Jost [ Lonicer, Philipp].‎

‎INSIGNIA SACRAE CAESAREAE MAIESTATIS, principum electorum ac aliquot illustrissimarum, illustrium, nobilium, & aliarum familiarum, formis artificiosissimis expressa (auctore J. Amman), addito cuique peculiari symbolo et carmine octasticho [Philippi Loniceri] quibus cum ipsum Insigne‎

‎1579 un volume, reliure plein veau vert petit in-quarto (binding full calfskin in-quarto), reliure tardive (XVIIIème), dos long (spine without raised band), décoration or (gilt decoration) à filets et roulettes or (gilt lines and fillets), fers spéciaux (special blocking stamps), titre frappé or (gilt title), roulette encadrée de part et d'autre d'un filet or en place des nerfs, dos encadré de deux double filets or, entre-nerfs avec fers spéciaux or : "croix fleurie", fleuron branche et fleur en pied, plats décorés d'un triple filet or en encadrement, dos et plats légèrement insolés, roulettes sur les coupes et sur les chasses (fillets decoration on the turn-ins), toutes tranches lisses dorées (all edges gilt), pages de garde en papier peigné caillouté (endpapers with painting paper ),"ex-Libris manuscrit à la mine de plomb : " Au Baron de Wismes, acheté en 1859, 21 rue de Varennes, Il Vient de chez les JACOBSEN à Noirmoutier (Cornil Guilain, Jean Corneille et Auguste Jacobsen (1709-1870) d'une famille originaire de Dunkerque qui construisirent de nombreuses digues et polders, ils descendaient du corsaire Michel Jacobsen), Jost Amman etc Feyrabend Frankfort 1579 signé des initiales Y.W. au crayon violet (Yves de Wismes, Baron), Texte en latin, L'illustration se compose d'une Marque de l'Editeur en bas de la page de titre, gravée sur bois en noir + une gravure Frontispice gravée sur bois en noir + 274 superbes figures sur bois gravées par Jost Amman représentant, face aux armoiries des notables, des sujets de la vie quotidienne : danseurs, musiciens, hommes à cheval, scènes de chasse, marchands, médecins, juges, ainsi que différentes divinités. L'ouvrage comporte une deuxième partie avec des écussons vides et se termine par 7 feuillets contenant à chaque fois quatre blasons vides identiques, sans pagination (123 ff), 1579 Francofurti ad Moenum : apud G. Corvînum, impensis S. Feyerabendii, (1579 Francfort, Sigmond Feyrabend pour G. Gorvin Editeur),‎

‎EDITION ORIGINALE........... L'illustration se compose d'une Marque de l'Editeur en bas de la page de titre, gravée sur bois en noir + une gravure Frontispice gravée sur bois en noir + 274 superbes figures sur bois gravées par Jost Amman représentant, face aux armoiries des notables, des sujets de la vie quotidienne : danseurs, musiciens, hommes à cheval, scènes de chasse, marchands, médecins, juges, ainsi que différentes divinités. L'ouvrage comporte une deuxième partie avec des écussons vides et se termine par 7 feuillets contenant à chaque fois quatre blasons vides identiques, que le possesseur du volume pouvait utiliser à sa guise, ce qui explique que le nombre de feuillets varient selon les exemplaires. Ainsi, l'exemplaire Lipperheide (n°638) n'est composé que de 116 ff. contenant 225 figures tandis que l'exemplaire du cat. Berlin (4513 m) ne contient que 115 ff. et l'ex. Huth (n°160) 134 ff. Pas chez Fairfax-Murray ni chez Brunschwig....SUPERBE.........TRES RARE...............en trés bon état malgré le petits défaut signalé (dos et plat légèrement passé) (very good condition in spite of the small defect indicated). Nous serons absents du 27/05/2025 au 02/06/2025, merci de votre compréhension! Bon week-end!‎

Riferimento per il libraio : 18202

‎Ammianus Marcellinus; J. C. Rolfe‎

‎AMMIANUS MARCELLINUS III‎

‎Very light shelfwear. Scholar's bookplate to inner cover (Robert Brown). ; Loeb Classical Library No. 331; Vol. 3; 602 pages‎

‎AMMONIUS ALEXANDRINUS, TATIANUS‎

‎AMMONII ALEXANDRINI QUAE ET TATIANI DICITUR HARMONIA EVANGELIORUM IN LINGUAM LATINAM ET INDE ANTE ANNOS MILLE FRANCICAM TRANSLATA‎

‎Fr. Beck, Viennae. 1841. In-4 Carré. Broché. Etat d'usage. Plats abîmés. Dos plié. Quelques rousseurs. 212 pages. Texte sur 2 colonnes. Papier muet encollé sur le dos, le consolidant. Etiquette de code sur la couverture. Quelques tampons de bibliothèque. Cahiers se détachant. (Rare) Indicem tam Antiquae quam Hodiernae Dividendi Singula Evangelia Methodo Accomodatum, Addidit J.A. SCHMELLER.‎

‎Amy Faulkner, Francis Leneghan (eds)‎

‎Age of Alfred. Rethinking English Literary Culture c. 850-950‎

‎, Brepols, 2024 Hardback, 600 pages, Size:156 x 234 mm, Illustrations:18 b/w, 2 col., 5 tables b/w., Language:English. ISBN 9782503606651.‎

‎King Alfred the Great (r. 871-899) remains a key figure in English literary history. Although his reputation as a scholar who was personally responsible for the translation of a number of Latin works is no longer secure, the figure of the wise king nevertheless casts a long shadow over vernacular writing from the late ninth century through to the twelfth. This volume takes stock of recent developments and debates in the field of Alfredian scholarship and showcases new directions in research. Individual chapters consider how English authors before, during, and after Alfred's reign translated and adapted Latin works, often in innovative and imaginative ways. Other contributions provide new contexts and connections for Alfredian writing, highlighting the work of Mercian scholars and expanding the corpus beyond the works traditionally attributed to the king himself. Together, these essays force us to rethink what we mean by 'Alfredian' and to revise the literary history of the 'long ninth century'.‎

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‎AN EARLY VELLUM MANUSCRIPT LEAF FROM A GIGANTIC VOLUME OF SAINTS LIVES IN LATIN‎

‎TEXT FROM THE LIFE OF SAINT CYPRIAN THE MARTYR‎

‎Italy perhaps Lombardy ca. 1100. 432 x 305 mm. 17 x 12". Double column 42 lines in a pleasing attenuated Caroline minuscule. Ruled in dry point. Faint later 15th or 16th century computations in several places on the recto as well as one in the margin on the verso. Formerly a structural element in a binding and consequently a bit browned recto with light glue stains affecting much of the text 10 or 12 lines obliterated and many words difficult to read edges a little ragged but still an excellent specimen despite these defects the leaf with ample margins so nothing lost to trimming and with the verso quite clear and legible. From a very stately volume on the lives of the saints this leaf recounts the life of Saint Cyprian d. 258 a bishop of Carthage martyred under the persecutions of the Roman emperor Valerian. This leaf's drypoint or hard point ruling done with a stylus or knife suggests that our text was written out before or around 1100 as lead point or plummet generally came into use in the 11th and especially the 12th century. The hand is distinctive for the unusual majuscule "Q" which is elevated noticeably from all the other letters in the text allowing for a notably graceful angular descent. unknown‎

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‎AN ILLUMINATED VELLUM MANUSCRIPT LEAF WITH A SMALL MINIATURE FROM A BOOK OF HOURS IN LATIN‎

‎TEXT FROM PRAYERS TO THE HOLY TRINITY‎

‎Northeastern France probably Arras late 15th century. 146 x 95 mm. 5 3/4 x 3 3/4". Single column 15 lines in a pleasing bâtarde hand. Rubrics in red one one-line initial in brushed gold on a red ground EACH SIDE OF LEAF WITH A BRUSHED GOLD PANEL BORDER WITH VERY PRETTY ILLUSIONISTIC FLOWERS; WITH ONE SMALL MINIATURE measuring approximately 40 x 25 mm. depicting God the Father. Headlines written in French in a later 18th century calligraphic hand. Light soiling rubrics faded gold somewhat dulled the frame around the miniature a bit chipped and the lower half the figure's face without paint questionable as to whether this was a choice by the artist as it rather resembles a white beard but these issues mostly minor and one the whole a very nice specimen generally clean and smooth with ample margins and bright color. From a charmingly decorated 15th century prayer book this lovely leaf offers the opportunity to acquire a particularly nice miniature with considerable gold ornamentation at an attainable price. The text here comes from prayers addressed to God the Father which would have been proceeded by prayers to the Son and Holy Spirit to complete the Trinity. The accompanying image shows God enthroned above the clouds holding an orb in one hand and wearing a strikingly bright red robe. For other leaves from this same manuscript please check our website. unknown‎

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‎AN ILLUMINATED VELLUM MANUSCRIPT LEAF WITH FULL DECORATIVE BORDER FROM A BOOK OF HOURS IN LATIN‎

‎TEXT FROM COMPLINE‎

‎Northeastern France probably Arras late 15th century. 146 x 95 mm. 5 3/4 x 3 3/4". Single column 15 lines in a pleasing bâtarde hand. Attractively matted. Rubrics in red one- and two-line initials in brushed gold on a red or blue ground one three-line initial inhabited by a flower RECTO WITH A FULL BORDER OF BRUSHED GOLD WITH VERY PRETTY ILLUSIONISTIC FLOWERS FRUITS AND A SINGLE BIRD; VERSO WITH BRUSHED GOLD PANEL BORDER containing intricate red and green knotwork. Headlines written in French in a later 18th century calligraphic hand. Light soiling a small stain to upper corner blue ground slightly faded a small thumb smudge on full border otherwise an excellent specimen generally clean and smooth with ample margins and very attractive decoration. From a charmingly decorated 15th century prayer book this lovely specimen offers the opportunity to acquire a leaf with considerable gold ornamentation at an attainable price. The carefully arranged and skillfully painted flora and fauna are a delightful feature. For other leaves from this same manuscript please check our website. unknown‎

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‎AN ILLUMINATED VELLUM MANUSCRIPT LEAF WITH A SMALL MINIATURE FROM A BOOK OF HOURS IN LATIN‎

‎TEXT FROM OBSECRO TE‎

‎Northeastern France probably Arras late 15th century. 146 x 95 mm. 5 3/4 x 3 3/4". Single column 15 lines in a pleasing bâtarde hand. One one-line initial in brushed gold on a red ground EACH SIDE OF LEAF WITH A BRUSHED GOLD PANEL BORDER WITH VERY PRETTY ILLUSIONISTIC FLOWERS; WITH ONE SMALL MINIATURE measuring approximately 40 x 25 mm. depicting the Virgin and Child. Headlines written in French in a later 18th century calligraphic hand. A little general soiling gold a bit dulled and rubbed margins with a scattering of naturally occuring freckles and a small wrinkle underdrawing exposed on the Virgin's hands face and torso as well as on the body of Christ paint possibly never added in the first place but still quite an attractive specimen and of interest for its unfinished appearance. From a charmingly decorated 15th century prayer book this leaf contains one of the most beloved prayers in the Book of Hours in which the petitioner addresses the Virign Mary directly. The accompanying image showing the Virgin in prayer with the Child on her lap is common for this section but on our leaf it takes on new interest due to the lack of paint on much of the figures exposing the original drawing underneath. Though it is possible that the paint was rubbed away through use or damage the sharp lines retained by her outer garment suggest that it was either never added or was perhaps carefully scratched away with the intention to fix or change this part of the image. Whatever the reason it presents an uncommon opportunity to study the underdrawing that would otherwise be obscured in the final stages of manuscript production. For other leaves from this same manuscript please check our website. unknown‎

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‎AN ILLUMINATED VELLUM MANUSCRIPT LEAF WITH A WONDERFUL HISTORIATED INITIAL FROM AN OUTSTANDING MONUMENTAL BIBLE IN LATIN‎

‎TEXT FROM THE BEGINNING OF ROMANS‎

‎Southern France perhaps Bordeaux ca. 1300. Visible portion of leaf under mat: 305 x 206 mm. 12 x 8 1/8"; Frame: 520 x 414 mm. 20 1/2 x 16 1/4". Double column 40 lines of text in an extraordinarily fine gothic book hand. Matted and framed. Rubrics in red capitals struck with red headlines and chapter number in red and blue one two-line initial in blue and one three-line initial in red with intricate contrasting penwork extending the full length of the leaf along each column WITH A MAGNIFICENT HISTORIATED "P" DEPICTING ST. PAUL HOLDING A SWORD AND BOOK the saint with gilt halo standing before a beautiful blue background patterned with interlacing octagon shapes two gold bezants and two columns on either side of the figure this initial on a ground of pale pink with white tracery with extenders running the length of the column accentuated with trefoils and bezants on blue ground with spikey shape. A few faint dots between columns probably offset from facing page otherwise REMARKABLY WELL PRESERVED ESPECIALLY BRIGHT CLEAN AND FRESH WITH THE INITIAL IN PRISTINE CONDITION. This leaf comes from one of the most beautiful Bibles ever illuminated and not surprisingly also comes with distinguished provenance. The level of preservation here is extraordinarily fine and the artistic accomplishment is difficult to overpraise. The painter who has obviously done his work with great care and confidence has produced an initial characterized by a sharply defined central figure impressive precision and an intelligent design all of which add up to an unusually high level of aesthetic achievement. The text here is the most important of St. Paul's writings his Epistle to the Romans in which the Apostle argues for salvation through faith in Christ. The opening initial is appropriately large standing proudly on the page inhabited by the nearly full-length figure of St. Paul whose bright orange robes propel him off the azure background. He is depicted with his traditional trappings a sword and book which he clutches closely to his chest while raising his head toward the heavens. Our leaf was once part of a spectacular Bible in the collection of Sir Thomas Phillipps his MS 2506 and later owned by Sir Alfred Chester Beatty his MS W. 173. The Bordeaux origin is suggested by the presence in the original volume of two 16th century inscriptions by monks from that city. Phillipps' heirs sold the Bible privately to Beatty in 1921 and it was auctioned in his sale at Sotheby's on 24 June 1969 to Alan Thomas then bought by Duschnes of New York and broken up. The heir to a large estate Phillipps 1792-1872 made collecting the chief business of his life eventually becoming simply the greatest collector of manuscripts in history. The American later British and then Irish engineer Beatty 1875-1968 started at the bottom and by the time he was 35 had made a fortune in copper mining. He began a serious career in collecting manuscripts at first Islamic and then Western accumulating in the end enough material to fill a catalogue of some 38 volumes. According to George Edwards' article in "Grolier 2000" Beatty "had the highest standards of quality and condition" as a collector a claim that is clearly validated by the present leaf. unknown‎

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‎AN ILLUMINATED VELLUM MANUSCRIPT LEAF FROM A PSALTER IN LATIN WITH AN EIGHT LINE HISTORIATED "D‎

‎TEXT FROM PSALMS 109-10‎

‎France probably Paris late 13th century. the leaf with later extensions at bottom and fore edge: 150 x 105 mm. 6 x 4 1/8". Single column 18 lines in a proto-gothic hand. One blue and red penwork line filler several one-line initials in either gold or blue with blue or red penwork one two-line initial in gold inhabited by a bird on a blue and pink ground with an extension in gold running down the length of the remaining page ONE EIGHT-LINE INHABITED INITIAL showing Christ in Majesty holding a book recto with borders of thick gold bars on a blue and pink ground terminating in a bird in one spot. A slender portion of the fore edge and a larger portion of the lower margin replaced with either later plain vellum or early decorated vellum the latter very likely from the same manuscript the unrepaired part of the leaf consequently measuring approximately 125 x 95 mm. the lower marginal repair obscuring a half line of text initial somewhat rubbed a bit of general toning and rubbing to the vellum but still an appealing leaf from this early period of illumination with the gold still surprisingly bright and much of the detail in the large initial still present. Although the present leaf is not without some condition issues it is clear that it was once part of an especially lovely and expensive manuscript. Centers of professional manuscript production were well established in Paris by the mid-12th century and the small size and design of this leaf suggest that it made for a person of some means. The initial which takes up a full quarter of the page is quite large for a book of this size; the liberal use of gold further signals that it was a work of some lavishness. This leaf almost certainly comes from either a Psalter or Psalter-Hours the predecessors of Books of Hours given its size and content. Such sumptuously decorated leaves from this important period of illumination are increasingly difficult to come by and the present leaf presents an excellent opportunity to obtain a pleasing example at a reasonable price. unknown‎

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‎AN ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPT LEAF WITH TWO FINE HISTORIATED INITIALS FROM THE LLANGATTOCK BREVIARY IN LATIN‎

‎TEXT FROM THE SANCTORALE‎

‎Italy Ferrara 1441-48. 273 x 203 mm. 10 3/4 x 8". Double column 30 lines written in two sizes of a very fine rounded gothic hand. Rubrics in red one-line initials in red blue or burnished gold FIVE FINE TWO-LINE INITIALS IN BURNISHED GOLD on a blue or pink ground with white tracery THREE LOVELY ILLUMINATED BARS running the length of the leaf sprouting clusters of flowers and leaves with frenzied penwork in upper and lower margins the column without a bar border having an extended garland of flowers leaves and bezants in colors and gold running the length of the text AND TWO FINE HISTORIATED INITIALS IN COLORS AND GOLD ONE SHOWING A MALE MARTYR HOLDING A PALM LEAF THE OTHER DEPICTING ST. ANICETUS IN PAPAL REGALIA. Faint soiling to edges otherwise AN EXTREMELY FINE LEAF smooth and bright with paint and glittering gold intact. Executed with very great skill and delicacy and in sensitive Italianate colors the present leaf not surprisingly comes from a manuscript intended for a powerful aristocrat--a breviary illuminated for the chapel of the Marquises of Este rulers of Ferrara and Mantua the work commissioned by Leonello d'Este duke of Ferrara from 1441-50. Fortunately the d'Este family kept excellent records and this manuscript is believed to be the Breviary done for Leonello by Giorgio d'Alemagna Bartolomeo de Beninc� Guglielmo Giraldi and Matteo de' Pasti See F. Toniolo ed. "La miniatura a Ferrara dal tempo di Cosm� Tura all'eredit� di Ercole de' Roberti" 1998 pp. 19 20 76-77. Leaves from this book show subtle variations in the style of the illuminations a result of work done by a team of artists doing variations on a theme. At one time in a Spanish library the manuscript was brought to Britain during the Peninsular War and came to be owned by the Rolls family later Lords Llangattock of Monmouth in Wales from whom it takes its name. By the time the work reached Britain most of the miniatures had already been cut out. The Breviary sold at Christie's on 8 December 1958 lot #190 to Goodspeed's of Boston who broke it up. The intact first quire of 10 leaves was purchased by Philip Hofer and given to Harvard cf. Wieck "Late Medieval and Renaissance Illuminated Manuscripts" p. 130 and fig. 74 and individual leaves appeared in 1967 in the catalogues of Folio Fine Art "the quality of the leaves is extremely high" Maggs Brothers "of a very high quality" and Alan Thomas "of exquisite quality". Regular leaves from the Llangattock Breviary come on the market with some frequency but ones with historiation do not. unknown‎

Riferimento per il libraio : ST12791a

‎AN ILLUMINATED VELLUM MANUSCRIPT LEAF WITH A WONDERFUL HISTORIATED INITIAL FROM AN OUTSTANDING MONUMENTAL BIBLE IN LATIN‎

‎TEXT FROM THE OPENING OF II MACCABEES‎

‎Southern France perhaps Bordeaux ca. 1300. 330 x 229 mm. 13 x 9". Double column 40 lines of text in an extraordinarily fine gothic book hand. Attractively matted. Rubrics in red capitals struck with red headlines and chapter number in red and blue one two-line initial in blue with elaborate red and blue penwork extending the full length of the leaf in the inner margin and the recto WITH A MAGNIFICENT HISTORIATED "F" SHOWING JUDAS MACCABEUS AND THREE OTHERS STANDING BEFORE GOD Judas at the front of the group gesturing with a finger of one hand pointing at the other hand see below the scene set against a magenta and white tessellated background the body of the initial in blue pink and white with burnished gold disks the historiated part of the initial measuring approximately 42 mm. square but with a wide descender several lines long the letter terminating near the top of the middle margin with a leafy stalk surmounted by a pensive scrawny bird. A tiny bit of wrinkling at one lower corner otherwise REMARKABLY WELL PRESERVED ESPECIALLY BRIGHT CLEAN AND FRESH WITH THE INITIAL IN PRISTINE CONDITION. This and the next item are two of the most beautiful Bible leaves we have ever offered for sale and not surprisingly they come with distinguished provenance. The condition could not be any better and the artistic accomplishment here is difficult to overpraise. The painter who has obviously done his work with great care and confidence has produced a scene characterized by sharply defined figures impressive precision in the application of paint and an intelligent design all of which add up to an unusually high level of aesthetic achievement especially for the time period. The iconography here is intriguing. The opening chapter of II Machabees contains a letter from Judas Maccabeus and leaders of the Jewish community in Jerusalem inviting the Jews of Egypt to join in celebrating a festival of thanksgiving which became the holiday known today as Hanukkah commemorating the liberation of Jerusalem from Syrian control and the reconsecration of the Temple after its desecration by Antiochus IV. In French and Italian illuminated Bibles of the 13th century the conventional historiated initial for II Machabees depicts a messenger either receiving the letter in Jerusalem or delivering it in Egypt. Our miniature by contrast presents an unusual and perhaps original tableaux. Architectural elements at the right edge represent the newly rededicated Temple as an image of God looks out benevolently from beneath the soffit of the building's cornice in the direction of four figures at the left side apparently representing Judas Maccabeus and three of the others who jointly authored the letter with him. The arrangement of the hands of the Judas figure suggests a speaking gesture though whether addressing thanksgiving to God or related somehow to the contents of the letter is unclear. Our leaf was once part of a spectacular Bible in the collection of Sir Thomas Phillipps his MS 2506 and later owned by Sir Alfred Chester Beatty his MS W.173. Phillipps bought the manuscript in the 1820s from Thomas Thorpe who had purchased it in Spain. The Bordeaux origin is bolstered by the presence in the original volume of two 16th century inscriptions by monks from that city. Phillipps' heirs sold the Bible privately to Beatty in 1921 and it was sold in his sale at Sotheby's on 24 June 1969 to Alan Thomas then bought in turn by Duschnes of New York and broken up. Phillipps 1792-1872 began collecting books with his schoolboy allowance and once he succeeded to his father's large estate he made collecting the chief business of his life eventually becoming simply the greatest collector of manuscripts in history. His collection reached the staggering number of 60000 manuscripts and approximately 1000 incunabula as well as many other printed books old and new. By the time he was 35 the American later British and then Irish engineer Beatty 1875-1968 had made a fortune in copper mining. But the years in the mines where he started at the bottom caused serious harm to his lungs and he spent considerable time travelling to salubrious climates to repair his health. Cairo in particular became a second home and a location from which he began a serious career in collecting manuscripts at first Islamic and then Western accumulating in the end enough material to fill a catalogue of some 38 volumes. According to George Edwards' article in "Grolier 2000" Beatty "had the highest standards of quality and condition" as a collector a claim that is validated by the present leaf. unknown‎

Riferimento per il libraio : ST11383b

‎AN ILLUMINATED VELLUM MANUSCRIPT LEAF WITH SMALL MINIATURES FROM A BOOK OF HOURS IN LATIN‎

‎TEXTS FROM PRAYERS TO THE HOLY TRINITY‎

‎Northeastern France probably Arras late 15th century. 146 x 95 mm. 5 3/4 x 3 3/4". Single column 15 lines in a pleasing bâtarde hand. Rubrics in red one-line initials in brushed gold on a red ground EACH SIDE OF LEAF WITH A BRUSHED GOLD PANEL BORDER WITH VERY PRETTY ILLUSIONISTIC FLOWERS; WITH TWO SMALL MINIATURES measuring approximately 40 x 25 mm. one on each side depicting the Resurrection and the Holy Spirit. Headlines written in French in a later 18th century calligraphic hand. Light soiling a couple tiny flakes of paint on body of Christ otherwise an excellent specimen generally clean and smooth with ample margins winning decoration and shining gold. From a charmingly decorated 15th century prayer book this lovely leaf offers the opportunity to acquire two miniatures and considerable gold ornamentation at an attainable price. The text here comes from prayers addressed to the Son and Holy Spirit which would have been preceeded by a prayer to God to complete the Trinity. One side depicts the Resurrection of Christ whose body is pictured here emerging from a tomb his wounds still clearly visible; and the opposite side shows the image of a dove as messanger of the Holy Spirit emitting rays of gold and appearing to glow on the page. For other leaves from this same manuscript please check our website. unknown‎

Riferimento per il libraio : ST12668bI