A beautiful mid-19th Century small illuminated prayer book bound in quarter vellum with a decorative title page and 8 similar hand-painted illustrations with decoration on vellum interspersed through the book as well as printed text on the other pages. The book also features gilt edges and beautiful leather partial brass clasps. The illuminated title page shows the famous “Fra Angelico Annunciation” which is based on the Early Renaissance fresco by Fra Angelico in the Convent of San Marco in Florence, Italy. Condition Note: The book is in. Overall with minor wear on the hinges, 6.5 inches in length x 4 inches in width (18mo) octodecimo with 138 pages. This item is in the category “Books & Magazines\Antiquarian & Collectible”. The seller is “anthonyshantiques” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Binding: Leather
- Language: English
- Special Attributes: Illuminated, Illustrated, Limited Edition, Manuscript
- Region: Europe
- Modified Item: No
- Subject: Religion & Spirituality
- Original/Facsimile: Original