Books and Manuscripts · Lote 2769
[Medieval manuscripts]. (Prayerbook).
Manuscript in German, 15th cent., 117 lvs., pen and black and red ink on paper, 11/12 and 18 lines to the page, leaves measuring ±9,2x7,5 cm., contemp. blindst. calf, sm. 8vo.
- Lote
- 2769
- Estimación
- 3000 € – 5000 €
- Fotos
- 15 fotos
Estado
Hinges broken, bookblock holding on cords. Binding dam; lacks clasps and catches.
Notas
Contents: various meditations on festive and commemorative clerical days and on the days of the week as well as numerous prayers to Jesus, Mary and Saint Benedict. From the library of Alexis Antoine Christian Ferdinand de Nassau-Siegen (1673-1734) w. his bookplate and owner's annot. on upper pastedown ("l'abbé C[on]te de Nassau"). Probably made for a Benedictine nun. SEE ILLUSTRATION PLATE LI.