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Illuminated Luxury Copy of Simon Vostre's Grandes Heures from 1508. Majestically Illuminated by Jean Pichore and his Workshop: Unique
Illuminated Luxury Copy of Simon Vostre's Grandes Heures from 1508. Majestically Illuminated by Jean Pichore and his Workshop: Unique
Vellum Copy from 10 January 1503 with Marvellous Illumination Covering every Page: Collection of the Counts of Schönborn-Buchheim
Vellum Copy from 10 January 1503 with Marvellous Illumination Covering every Page: Collection of the Counts of Schönborn-Buchheim
The De Boze Grandes Heures: A Beautifully Designed, Wide-Margined Vellum Copy, Illuminated by the Great Parisian Illuminator Jean Pichore
The De Boze Grandes Heures: A Beautifully Designed, Wide-Margined Vellum Copy, Illuminated by the Great Parisian Illuminator Jean Pichore
One of Three Known Vellum Copies of Tory's Quarto Book of Hours Dated 22 October 1527: Illuminated Throughout
One of Three Known Vellum Copies of Tory's Quarto Book of Hours Dated 22 October 1527: Illuminated Throughout
The Earliest Grandes Heures Royales by Anthoine Vérard: A Splendid Copy with Wide Margins in a Contemporary Binding
The Earliest Grandes Heures Royales by Anthoine Vérard: A Splendid Copy with Wide Margins in a Contemporary Binding
Vérard's Grandes Heures Royales: Complete, the Only Copy known on Vellum, from the Library of Prince d'Essling
Vérard's Grandes Heures Royales: Complete, the Only Copy known on Vellum, from the Library of Prince d'Essling
A Book of Hours by Philippe Pigouchet: Exceptionally Beautiful and Fully Illuminated by the Master of Robert Gaguin
A Book of Hours by Philippe Pigouchet: Exceptionally Beautiful and Fully Illuminated by the Master of Robert Gaguin
Vellum Copy of Kerver’s Edition of 31 March 1511 in Large Format with Striking and Unusual Illumination
Vellum Copy of Kerver’s Edition of 31 March 1511 in Large Format with Striking and Unusual Illumination
Unknown, Finely Illuminated Copy of One of Dupré's Earliest Editions: Counterpart to our Book of Hours Alpha, which was Considered Unique
Unknown, Finely Illuminated Copy of One of Dupré's Earliest Editions: Counterpart to our Book of Hours Alpha, which was Considered Unique
A Hitherto Unknown Edition with Unique Use and Rare Illustration Sequence
A Hitherto Unknown Edition with Unique Use and Rare Illustration Sequence
The Anne de Montmorency - Du Bot de Kerbot - Firmin Didot Book of Hours: Richly Illuminated Copy on Vellum dated 16 February 1522, with the Connétable's Monogram
The Anne de Montmorency - Du Bot de Kerbot - Firmin Didot Book of Hours: Richly Illuminated Copy on Vellum dated 16 February 1522, with the Connétable's Monogram
Simon Vostre's Legendary Edition of 16 September 1498: Wide-Margined, Pristine Vellum Copy in Superb Illumination by Calixto Crot
Simon Vostre's Legendary Edition of 16 September 1498: Wide-Margined, Pristine Vellum Copy in Superb Illumination by Calixto Crot
Vérards Grandes Heures Royales, Made for the Regent of France, Anne de Beaujeu. A Splendid Illuminated Copy on Vellum, Dated 20 August 1490. Uniquely Decorated with Miniatures
Vérards Grandes Heures Royales, Made for the Regent of France, Anne de Beaujeu. A Splendid Illuminated Copy on Vellum, Dated 20 August 1490. Uniquely Decorated with Miniatures
An Extraordinary Find: King Louis XII's Personal Book of Hours: Illuminated Throughout by the Martainville Master and the Master of Philippa of Guelders
An Extraordinary Find: King Louis XII's Personal Book of Hours: Illuminated Throughout by the Martainville Master and the Master of Philippa of Guelders
The First Printed Book of Hours in Octavo Size with Fully Developed Borders by Anthoine Vérard: Printed on Vellum and Delightfully Illuminated: One of Two Known Copies
The First Printed Book of Hours in Octavo Size with Fully Developed Borders by Anthoine Vérard: Printed on Vellum and Delightfully Illuminated: One of Two Known Copies
A Fully Illuminated Book of Hours with Borders in Camaieu d'or: Most likely made for King Charles VIII, with the First Dance of Death Series in a Printed Book of Hours: Unique
A Fully Illuminated Book of Hours with Borders in Camaieu d'or: Most likely made for King Charles VIII, with the First Dance of Death Series in a Printed Book of Hours: Unique