Homiliae In Evangelias Part Of Homily Xxxi

by A Leaf From An Early Vellum Manuscript Of Gregory The Great In Latin

$2,250 · Offered by Phillip J. Pirages

South Germany or more probably Austria, second half of the 12th century . 429 x 304 mm. 16 7/8 x 12 . Double column, 36 lines of text in a fine proto-gothic hand. ◆Text a bit faded on one side, an upper corner slightly defective, minor soiling and with the grain of the vellum apparent on verso, but with the beautiful text entirely legible, and the leaf as a whole quite pleasing. The hand here is memorable, featuring wide, upright

• Binding: Leather

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