{"title":"Manuscripts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003eDiscover a curated selection of sacred biblical texts and liturgical fragments spanning over a thousand years. Each manuscript in this collection offers a tangible connection to the spiritual heritage and devotional practices of the past, preserved in vellum, parchment, and ink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"illuminated-bible-manuscript-early-12th-century-c-1125-judges-18","title":"***SOLD*** Illuminated Bible Manuscript - Early 12th Century C. 1125 - Judges 18","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis amazing manuscript contains Judges 18 which talks about Canaan as a promised land - Israel as God's promise of salvation in a Bible of the High Middle Ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiblia romana. Fragment of a Latin Bible manuscript on parchment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 22.8 x 13.8 cm. With rubrications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was produced in Italy during the early 12th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Latin portion reads: “Intrabimus ad securos in regionem latissimam tradetque nobis Dominus locum in quo nullius rei est penuria eorum quae giguntur in terra\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the book Judges 18:10, (\"When you come, you will come to a secure people, and the land is far and wide; for God has given it into your hands, such a place, where nothing breaks down to all that is on earth.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful fragment of a Bible manuscript from the High Middle Ages in a very clean, unbound Carolingian minuscule script with red capital fillings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover wapping with appropriate clippings, browning, but only tiny color and ink abrasion, usually very easy to read. - Origin: Maggs Brothers 1987. The Marvin L. 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Sir Thomas Phillipps (1792–1872) – famed for the largest private manuscript collection in history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• E. H. Dring (1864–1928)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 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Written in Middle Dutch in a Gothic hand, it features a large illuminated initial “S” in blue with intricate white filigree and colorful red-green foliate decoration. Red rubrics introduce the text, and the scribe’s black ink remains crisp and dark.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLikely used in private devotion, this page preserves part of a passage referring to St. Augustine, making it both a spiritual and historical treasure. A rare example of vernacular religious literature in the medieval Netherlands, perfect for collectors of devotional manuscripts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⸻\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e Circa 1475–1500\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Dutch\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eScript:\u003c\/b\u003e Gothic Textura Rotunda\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Large illuminated initial with red rubrication\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Vellum (calfskin)\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Northern Netherlands or Flanders\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eUse:\u003c\/b\u003e Book of Hours (private devotion)\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 9.5 x 7 cm\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent, with vivid inks and clear script\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of my items are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic.\u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out my other listings for more amazing Bible items.\u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to check out my YouTube channel for more information about these leaves and others like it you can find it here: https:\/\/youtube.com\/@SacredWritingsCollectibles?si=ww5j0bdxAAGEBG\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Divine Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42448014147665,"sku":"","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0059\/0673\/files\/Image_58.jpg?v=1747937427"},{"product_id":"12th-century-latin-psalter-leaf-italy-c-1150-early-gothic-script","title":"12th-Century Latin Psalter Leaf – Italy, c. 1150 – Early Gothic Script","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003eThis rare and beautiful manuscript leaf is an authentic mid-12th-century psalter fragment, written in Latin on vellum in a transitional hand between Caroline minuscule and early Gothic textualis. Likely produced in Italy, the leaf features three red rubricated initials and clean, well-formed script, originally intended for use in monastic liturgy or private devotion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecovered from a later book binding, the fragment bears evidence of age and reuse, including toning and wormholes, yet the text remains impressively legible. The leaf includes a portion of Psalm 122, used in processional liturgy: \u003ci\u003e“Laetatus sum in his quae dicta sunt mihi…”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA rare survivor from the Romanesque era of manuscript production, with prestigious provenance from the Marvin L. Colker Collection via Maggs Brothers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⸻\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1150 AD\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Italy\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eText:\u003c\/b\u003e Latin Psalter (Book of Psalms), incl. Psalm 122\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eScript:\u003c\/b\u003e Transitional Caroline minuscule \/ Early Gothic\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Vellum\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 23.5 x 16.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Marvin L. Colker Collection (Maggs Bros, 1994)\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Recovered from bookbinding; with age-related wear, wormholes, trimmed margins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of my items are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic.\u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out my other listings for more amazing Bible items.\u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to check out my YouTube channel for more information about these leaves and others like it you can find it here: https:\/\/youtube.com\/@SacredWritingsCollectibles?si=ww5j0bdxAAGEBG\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Divine Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42448035545169,"sku":"","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0059\/0673\/files\/Image_66.jpg?v=1747938212"},{"product_id":"huge-16th-century-illuminated-choir-book-leaf-psalm-88-italy-or-spain-c-1500-1550","title":"Huge 16th-Century Illuminated Choir Book Leaf – Psalm 88 (Italy or Spain, c. 1500–1550)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003eThis stunning vellum manuscript leaf originates from a large-format liturgical choir book—most likely an antiphonary or gradual—used in monastic or cathedral worship during the early 16th century. Written in a beautifully rounded Gothic Rotunda script, the text is executed in bold black ink with striking red and blue Lombard initials that guided singers through the liturgy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe text features verses from Psalm 88 (89 in modern numbering), including the famous line: “Misericordias Domini in aeternum cantabo” (“The mercies of the Lord I will sing forever”). Such Psalms were integral to the daily Divine Office and were chanted communally by monastic choirs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpertly scribed on high-quality vellum, this leaf remains in excellent condition for its age, with crisp lettering, vibrant initials, and minimal wear. Its impressive size and legibility reflect its original purpose: to be read aloud by a group of singers standing at a distance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures:\u003cbr\u003e• Date: c. 1500–1550\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Italy or Spain\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Vellum (calfskin parchment)\u003cbr\u003e• Script: Gothic Rotunda\u003cbr\u003e• Text: Psalm 88 (Latin Vulgate)\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: Approx. [insert actual dimensions here]\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Excellent; clean text, minor natural wear, decorative initials intact\u003cbr\u003e• Provenance: From a disbound liturgical manuscript choir book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003e• Dimensions: 22.5x17.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a remarkable artifact of Christian liturgical tradition and Renaissance manuscript culture—ideal for collectors of rare manuscripts, religious history, or medieval art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of my items are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBe sure to check out my other listings for more amazing Bible items. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you want to check out my YouTube channel for more information about these leaves and others like it you can find it here: \u003ca title=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistoy?si=5a2xnvegdbdpasg5\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistoy?si=5a2xnVEgDbdPasg5\" id=\"menur2ib\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistoy?si=5a2xnvegdbdpasg5\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistoy?si=5a2xnVEgDbdPasg5\" id=\"menur2ie\" aria-label=\"Link https:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistoy?si=5a2xnVEgDbdPasg5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistoy?si=5a2xnVEgDbdPasg5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Divine Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42475586814033,"sku":"","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0059\/0673\/files\/Image_74.jpg?v=1749051690"},{"product_id":"13th-14th-century-medieval-gregorian-chant-manuscript-leaf-france-c-1280-1325","title":"13th–14th Century Medieval Gregorian Chant Manuscript Leaf – France, c. 1280–1325","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003eThis exceptional medieval manuscript leaf originates from a liturgical choir book used during the High Middle Ages. Handwritten on vellum (animal skin parchment) in France circa 1280–1325, the leaf features early Gregorian chant music in square notation on red four-line staves, accompanied by Latin text in a crisp Gothic bookhand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe manuscript is richly adorned with red and blue penwork initials, rubricated headings, and flourished line fillers, highlighting the transition points in the chant. Each side is arranged in two neat columns of musical text, suggesting it was part of a monastic antiphonary or gradual used in the chanting of the Divine Office or the Mass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite its age, the leaf remains beautifully preserved, with legible script, strong color, and original marginal annotations. The ruler in the image shows the dimensions are approximately 11 × 7.5 inches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⸻\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures:\u003cbr\u003e• Date: c. 1280–1325\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Northern France\u003cbr\u003e• Script: Gothic Textualis\u003cbr\u003e• Notation: Square neumes on red four-line staves\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Vellum (parchment)\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: Approx. 8 × 5 in (19 × 12 cm)\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Very good for age; some light staining, trimmed edges, minor corner creases\u003cbr\u003e• Provenance: From a disbound medieval choir book (likely antiphonary)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⸻\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare musical manuscript is a remarkable survivor of medieval sacred tradition—perfect for collectors of medieval art, music history, or devotional manuscripts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of my items are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBe sure to check out my other listings for more amazing Bible items. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you want to check out my YouTube channel for more information about these leaves and others like it you can find it here: \u003ca id=\"menur5tr\" href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistoy?si=5a2xnVEgDbdPasg5\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistoy?si=5a2xnvegdbdpasg5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca aria-label=\"Link https:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistoy?si=5a2xnVEgDbdPasg5\" id=\"menur5tu\" href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistoy?si=5a2xnVEgDbdPasg5\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistoy?si=5a2xnvegdbdpasg5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistoy?si=5a2xnVEgDbdPasg5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Divine Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42475640258641,"sku":"","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0059\/0673\/files\/Image_88.jpg?v=1749057714"},{"product_id":"rare-63-line-13th-century-paris-bible-leaf-book-of-ezekiel-france-paris-c-1240-1270-a-d","title":"Rare 63-Line 13th-Century Paris Bible Leaf – Book of Ezekiel, France, Paris","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003e13th-Century Paris Bible Leaf – Book of Ezekiel, Chapters 12–16\u003cbr\u003eFrance, Paris, c. 1240–1270 A.D.\u003cbr\u003eScript: Gothic Textualis | Material: Vellum | Lines per column: 63\u003cbr\u003eSize: Folio, approx. 12 x 8 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis extraordinary manuscript leaf comes from a rare and finely crafted 13th-century Latin Bible, most likely produced in Paris during the golden age of university scriptoria. Written in a highly precise Gothic Textualis script, the page features an impressive 63 lines per column, marking it as an elite example of the dense, scholarly Bibles commissioned for academic or clerical use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe text contains Ezekiel 12–16, a powerful section of prophetic literature dealing with divine judgment, false prophets, idolatry, and ultimately, God’s unwavering covenant. These chapters include striking imagery — such as the condemnation of deceitful prophets, Jerusalem portrayed as an unfaithful bride, and God’s redemptive promise despite Israel’s rebellion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⸻\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures:\u003cbr\u003e• Two columns of 63 lines, written in dark brown iron gall ink\u003cbr\u003e• Chapter numerals (XIII–XVI) in alternating red and blue with elaborate pen flourishes\u003cbr\u003e• Decorated initials introducing each new chapter, extending into the margins with intricate detail\u003cbr\u003e• Running header “chiel”, a medieval abbreviation for Ezechiel (Ezekiel)\u003cbr\u003e• Folio-sized on high-quality vellum, with clear ruling and strong legibility\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⸻\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eExcellent condition for its age, with only minor marginal staining and natural vellum waviness. All text remains crisp and sharp. The decoration is vibrant and characteristic of Parisian workmanship. There a minor tears from previous mounting as remnants of the previous adhesive (see photos for more detail).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⸻\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Rare Opportunity\u003cbr\u003eLeaves from the Book of Ezekiel — especially in this dense folio format with 63 lines per column — are significantly rarer than those from the Psalms or Gospels. This is a museum-quality piece ideal for collectors, scholars, or institutions with a focus on medieval theology, prophetic literature, or biblical manuscript history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⸻\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of my items are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBe sure to check out my other listings for more amazing Bible items.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd if you’d like to explore more about these leaves and other historical manuscripts, visit my YouTube channel:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca id=\"menur5u1\" href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistoy?si=5a2xnVEgDbdPasg5\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistoy?si=5a2xnvegdbdpasg5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca aria-label=\"Link https:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistoy?si=5a2xnVEgDbdPasg5\" id=\"menur5u4\" href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistoy?si=5a2xnVEgDbdPasg5\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistoy?si=5a2xnvegdbdpasg5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistoy?si=5a2xnVEgDbdPasg5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Divine Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42475648090193,"sku":"","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0059\/0673\/files\/Image_98.jpg?v=1749058172"},{"product_id":"illuminated-medieval-breviary-manuscript-12th-century-psalm-52","title":"Illuminated Medieval Breviary Manuscript - 12th Century - Psalm 52","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis amazing manuscript is a beautiful Breviary!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Latin manuscript fragment on parchment was recovered from a book binding. With 2 large initials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"R\" and \"A\" in red and blue as well as large decorative initial \"O\" and rubrication. Italy (Tuscany) mid-12th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery early example of a breviary from central Italy, probably from Tuscany. Fragment with parts of the songs \"Ales diei nuntius\" by Prudentius and \"Rerum creator optime\" for the Wednesday morning as well as the opening of Psalm 52. Very clean, unbound late Carolingian minuscules. - Above and below with restoratively supplemented excerpts, a hole, abrasion with loss of text, browning, signs of use, beautiful, very early sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn early manuscript with an illuminated initial like this is extremely rare. Although it has some condition issues (see listing photos) it’s an amazing, beautiful and rare piece!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 23.1 x 15.8 cm. See listing photos for measurements in inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuaritch 1991. The Marvin L. Colker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollection, London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is part of a curated collection from The Divine Library Store, known for rare and historic biblical manuscripts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of my items are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out my other listings for more amazing Bible items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to check out my YouTube channel for more information about these leaves and others like it you can find it here: https:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistoy?si=eSrB6twVWUqjWbRW\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Divine Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42507321868369,"sku":null,"price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0059\/0673\/files\/8035E9A6-945D-411A-B3C1-70250822895B.jpg?v=1750121435"},{"product_id":"13th-century-bible-manuscript-leaf-on-vellum-habakkuk-to-zephaniah-c-1280-france","title":"13th-Century Bible Manuscript Leaf on Vellum – Habakkuk to Zephaniah (c. 1280, France)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eOffered here is a genuine manuscript leaf from a Latin Bible, handwritten on vellum in a French scriptorium around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e1280 A.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e This beautiful fragment contains text from the prophetic books of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHabakkuk chapter 2 through Zephaniah chapter 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, rendered in precise \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGothic script\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e across two columns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e France, c. 1280 A.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Vellum (calfskin parchment)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Approximately 4.9 x 3.1 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eText:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Habakkuk 2 – Zephaniah 1 (Latin Vulgate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eScript:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Gothic textura, professionally scribed in black ink with red and blue rubrication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Features illuminated initials with delicate pen flourishing, typical of Parisian-style Bibles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Fair; vellum shows age-related wear, including edge damage and discoloration. The script remains clear and legible on both sides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThis leaf comes from a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eportable medieval Bible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, likely commissioned for a scholar or cleric. These compact Bibles were common among clergy and university students in 13th-century France and played a vital role in the transmission of Scripture during the Middle Ages. Each leaf was meticulously handcrafted, reflecting the devotion and artistry of the medieval scriptorium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Authenticity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThis item is guaranteed authentic and has not been restored or treated with chemicals. All signs of aging are consistent with its natural 13th-century origin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAll of my items are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBe sure to check out my other listings for more amazing Bible items.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eIf you want to check out my YouTube channel for more information about these leaves and others like it you can find it here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistoy?si=5a2xnVEgDbdPasg5\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistoy?si=5a2xnVEgDbdPasg5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Divine Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42571077976145,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0059\/0673\/files\/46635497-39B8-42E4-A73B-9EAA0864CD96.jpg?v=1752095681"},{"product_id":"late-13th-early-14th-century-illuminated-miniature-of-a-bishop-gradual-fragment-bologna","title":"Late 13th–Early 14th Century Illuminated Miniature of a Bishop – Gradual Fragment (Bologna?)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis original miniature, painted in tempera on vellum, dates to the late 1200s or early 1300s and depicts a solemn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ebishop or archbishop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e standing in liturgical vestments. Likely produced in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eBologna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, this artwork was once part of a large Gradual used in monastic or cathedral liturgy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe bishop, adorned with a red and white mitre and bearing a crozier and book, is framed within what was once an illuminated initial. The piece is heightened by vibrant blue, orange, and red tempera, with red 4-line staves and square Gregorian neumes visible on both sides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Approx. 5.4 x 10.1 cm (2.1 x 4 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Vellum with tempera pigments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eTextual context:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e From a Gradual; chant lines and musical staves are visible on both recto and verso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDate \u0026amp; Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Late 13th–early 14th century, likely Bologna, Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Minor pigment loss at extremities; tipped along top edge to modern mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA rare and visually striking example of medieval ecclesiastical art—ideal for collectors of manuscript miniatures, liturgical history, or early music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAll of my items are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBe sure to check out my other listings for more amazing Bible items. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIf you want to check out my YouTube channel for more information about these leaves and others like it you can find it here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistoy?si=5a2xnVEgDbdPasg5\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistoy?si=5a2xnVEgDbdPasg5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Divine Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42571135549521,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0059\/0673\/files\/13FD9E2C-9BC8-491D-BBDC-CF1CD5CDE4B8.png?v=1752097420"},{"product_id":"rare-carolingian-manuscript-fragment-ca-early-11th-century-liturgical-missal","title":"Rare Carolingian Manuscript Fragment – ca. early 11th Century Liturgical Missal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA genuine medieval manuscript fragment on vellum, written in a fine Carolingian minuscule hand, dating from the 10th to very early 11th century A.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis narrow strip of parchment comes from a large liturgical manuscript (Missal or Sacramentary) produced in a monastic scriptorium during the Carolingian or early Romanesque era. The fragment was later recycled as part of the binding structure of a ca.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1485 Basel incunable, where it remained hidden for centuries before being recovered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Script: Classic Carolingian minuscule, open and rounded, with tall ascenders and clear spacing. This was the script that revolutionized medieval Europe and laid the foundation for modern handwriting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Text: Latin liturgical text, most likely part of a Mass prayer or chant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Size: Approx. see photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Condition: Trimmed narrow as binding waste; some age-toning and wear consistent with age and re-use. Script remains sharp and fully legible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragments of this early date are extremely scarce on the market. While Gothic manuscript waste (14th–15th century) is relatively common, true Carolingian fragments are over 1,000 years old and seldom available for private ownership.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Written in a monastic scriptorium in Switzerland or southern Germany, ca. 900–1050 A.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Recovered from a Basel incunable binding (c. 1485).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of my items are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe sure to check out my other listings for more amazing Bible items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to check out my YouTube channel for more information about these leaves and others like it you can find it here: https:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistoy?si=5a2xnVEgDbdPasg5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Divine Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42897950441553,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0059\/0673\/files\/Image-2025-08-22T110207.093.jpg?v=1755894859"},{"product_id":"rare-carolingian-manuscript-fragment-ca-10th-11th-century-liturgical-missal","title":"Rare Carolingian Manuscript Fragment – ca. 10th-11th Century Liturgical Missal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA genuine medieval manuscript fragment on vellum, written in a fine Carolingian minuscule hand, dating from the 10th to very early 11th century A.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis narrow strip of parchment comes from a large liturgical manuscript (Missal or Sacramentary) produced in a monastic scriptorium during the Carolingian or early Romanesque era. The fragment was later recycled as part of the binding structure of a ca. 1485 Basel incunable, where it remained hidden for centuries before being recovered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Script: Classic Carolingian minuscule, open and rounded, with tall ascenders and clear spacing. This was the script that revolutionized medieval Europe and laid the foundation for modern handwriting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Text: Latin liturgical text, most likely part of a Mass prayer or chant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Size: Approx. see photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Condition: Trimmed narrow as binding waste; some age-toning and wear consistent with age and re-use. Script remains sharp and fully legible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragments of this early date are extremely scarce on the market. While Gothic manuscript waste (14th–15th century) is relatively common, true Carolingian fragments are over 1,000 years old and seldom available for private ownership.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Written in a monastic scriptorium in Switzerland or southern Germany, ca. 900–1050 A.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Recovered from a Basel incunable binding (c. 1485).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of my items are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe sure to check out my other listings for more amazing Bible items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to check out my YouTube channel for more information about these leaves and others like it you can find it here: https:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistoy?si=5a2xnVEgDbdPasg5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Divine Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42897978949713,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0059\/0673\/files\/Image-2025-08-22T110837.323.jpg?v=1755894740"},{"product_id":"rare-carolingian-manuscript-fragment-ca-10th-11th-century-liturgical-missal-1","title":"Rare Carolingian Manuscript Fragment – ca. 10th-11th Century Liturgical Missal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA genuine medieval manuscript fragment on vellum, written in a fine Carolingian minuscule hand, dating from the 10th to very early 11th century A.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis narrow strip of parchment once formed part of a large liturgical manuscript (likely a Missal or Sacramentary) produced in a Swiss or German scriptorium, quite possibly St. Gallen Abbey, one of the greatest centers of Carolingian learning and book production. The fragment was later recycled as binding material in a ca. 1485 Basel incunable, where it remained hidden for centuries before being recovered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Script: Clear and rounded Carolingian minuscule, the ancestor of modern handwriting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Decoration: Contains a red rubricated initial and additional red highlighting of sacred text.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Text: From the Latin liturgy; fragments of prayers and chants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Size: Approx. see photos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Condition: As expected for recycled binding waste; vellum trimmed narrow, with some staining and creasing. Script remains sharp and legible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarolingian manuscript fragments are exceedingly rare on the market, far scarcer than later Gothic leaves. The survival of this fragment offers collectors and institutions a chance to own an authentic piece of early medieval book history, over 1,000 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComparable examples: The style and script closely resemble manuscripts preserved at St. Gallen Abbey Library (Cod. 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The fragment was later recycled as part of the binding structure of a ca. 1485 Basel incunable, where it remained hidden for centuries before being recovered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Script: Classic Carolingian minuscule, open and rounded, with tall ascenders and clear spacing. This was the script that revolutionized medieval Europe and laid the foundation for modern handwriting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Text: Latin liturgical text, most likely part of a Mass prayer or chant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Size: Approx. see photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Condition: Trimmed narrow as binding waste; some age-toning and wear consistent with age and re-use. Script remains sharp and fully legible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragments of this early date are extremely scarce on the market. While Gothic manuscript waste (14th–15th century) is relatively common, true Carolingian fragments are over 1,000 years old and seldom available for private ownership.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Written in a monastic scriptorium in Switzerland or southern Germany, ca. 900–1050 A.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Recovered from a Basel incunable binding (c. 1485).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of my items are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe sure to check out my other listings for more amazing Bible items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to check out my YouTube channel for more information about these leaves and others like it you can find it here: https:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistoy?si=5a2xnVEgDbdPasg5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Divine Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42897990352977,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0059\/0673\/files\/Image-2025-08-22T111932.198.jpg?v=1755876127"},{"product_id":"share-rare-carolingian-manuscript-fragment-ca-10th-11th-century-liturgical-missal","title":"Rare Carolingian Manuscript Fragment – ca. 10th-11th Century Liturgical Missal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA genuine medieval manuscript fragment on vellum, written in a fine Carolingian minuscule hand, dating from the 10th to very early 11th century A.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis narrow strip of parchment once formed part of a large liturgical manuscript (likely a Missal or Sacramentary) produced in a Swiss or German scriptorium, quite possibly St. Gallen Abbey, one of the greatest centers of Carolingian learning and book production. The fragment was later recycled as binding material in a ca. 1485 Basel incunable, where it remained hidden for centuries before being recovered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Script: Clear and rounded Carolingian minuscule, the ancestor of modern handwriting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Decoration: Contains a red rubricated initial and additional red highlighting of sacred text.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Text: From the Latin liturgy; fragments of prayers and chants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Size: Approx. see photos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Condition: As expected for recycled binding waste; vellum trimmed narrow, with some staining and creasing. Script remains sharp and legible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarolingian manuscript fragments are exceedingly rare on the market, far scarcer than later Gothic leaves. The survival of this fragment offers collectors and institutions a chance to own an authentic piece of early medieval book history, over 1,000 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComparable examples: The style and script closely resemble manuscripts preserved at St. Gallen Abbey Library (Cod. Sang. 339, ca. 1000).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Written in a monastic scriptorium in Switzerland or southern Germany, ca. 900–1050 A.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Recovered from a Basel incunable binding (c. 1485).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of my items are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe sure to check out my other listings for more amazing Bible items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to check out my YouTube channel for more information about these leaves and others like it you can find it here: https:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistoy?si=5a2xnVEgDbdPasg5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Divine Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42898011750481,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0059\/0673\/files\/Image-2025-08-22T112548.382.jpg?v=1755894436"},{"product_id":"illuminated-manuscript-fragment-ca-10th-11th-century-liturgical-missal","title":"Illuminated Manuscript Fragment – ca. 10th-11th Century Liturgical Missal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA genuine medieval manuscript fragment on vellum, written in a fine Carolingian minuscule hand, dating from the 10th to very early 11th century A.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis narrow strip of parchment once formed part of a large liturgical manuscript (likely a Missal or Sacramentary) produced in a Swiss or German scriptorium, quite possibly St. Gallen Abbey, one of the greatest centers of Carolingian learning and book production. The fragment was later recycled as binding material in a ca. 1485 Basel incunable, where it remained hidden for centuries before being recovered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Script: Clear and rounded Carolingian minuscule, the ancestor of modern handwriting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Decoration: Contains a red rubricated initial and additional red highlighting of sacred text.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Text: From the Latin liturgy; fragments of prayers and chants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Size: Approx. see photos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Condition: As expected for recycled binding waste; vellum trimmed narrow, with some staining and creasing. Script remains sharp and legible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarolingian manuscript fragments are exceedingly rare on the market, far scarcer than later Gothic leaves. The survival of this fragment offers collectors and institutions a chance to own an authentic piece of early medieval book history, over 1,000 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComparable examples: The style and script closely resemble manuscripts preserved at St. Gallen Abbey Library (Cod. 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The fragment was later recycled as binding material in a ca. 1485 Basel incunable, where it remained hidden for centuries before being recovered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Script: Clear and rounded Carolingian minuscule, the ancestor of modern handwriting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Decoration: Contains a red rubricated initial and additional red highlighting of sacred text.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Text: From the Latin liturgy; fragments of prayers and chants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Size: Approx. see photos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Condition: As expected for recycled binding waste; vellum trimmed narrow, with some staining and creasing. Script remains sharp and legible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarolingian manuscript fragments are exceedingly rare on the market, far scarcer than later Gothic leaves. The survival of this fragment offers collectors and institutions a chance to own an authentic piece of early medieval book history, over 1,000 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComparable examples: The style and script closely resemble manuscripts preserved at St. Gallen Abbey Library (Cod. Sang. 339, ca. 1000).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Written in a monastic scriptorium in Switzerland or southern Germany, ca. 900–1050 A.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Recovered from a Basel incunable binding (c. 1485).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of my items are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Divine Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58218697326673,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0059\/0673\/files\/Image-2025-09-17T113441.716.jpg?v=1758123664"},{"product_id":"15th-century-italian-illuminated-manuscript-initial-u-saint-ursula-of-cologne-gold-tempera-on-vellum","title":"15th-Century Italian Illuminated Manuscript Initial “U” – Saint Ursula of Cologne – Gold \u0026 Tempera on Vellum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003eNorthern Italy, circa 1450–1480.\u003cbr\u003eIlluminated initial in tempera, ink, and burnished gold on vellum.\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: approximately 13.8 × 10.2 cm (5.4 × 4 in.).\u003cbr\u003eVerso with Gothic rotunda script from a large antiphonal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⸻\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA radiant historiated manuscript initial “U” painted in Italy during the second half of the 15th century, depicting Saint Ursula of Cologne crowned with gold and robed in soft blue and rose garments. The saint is rendered with serene expression and delicate contouring, her hands raised in devotion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe initial is set within a vibrant foliate border of curling acanthus leaves in blue and green, against a background of burnished gold leaf and pink architectural bands. Surrounding the frame are pomegranate and fruit motifs, symbols of resurrection and eternal life. The level of execution suggests a skilled North Italian atelier, likely Lombardy or Emilia-Romagna.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis initial once adorned a grand liturgical choir book (antiphonal or gradual) used by a monastic or cathedral community, painted on thick vellum and richly illuminated to glorify sacred music and devotion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⸻\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtistic Context\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe luminous color palette and intricate gilding exemplify the late Gothic–early Renaissance transition in Italian illumination, when regional schools combined medieval ornamentation with naturalistic figure modeling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe use of raised and polished gold—reflecting light as the choir processed—marks this as a luxury commission, possibly for a Franciscan or Dominican house. Comparable stylistic parallels appear in manuscripts produced in Bologna, Ferrara, and Venice during the mid-15th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⸻\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003e• Date: c. 1450–1480\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Northern Italy (likely Lombardy or Emilia-Romagna)\u003cbr\u003e• Medium: Tempera, ink, and burnished gold on vellum\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: 13.8 × 10.2 cm (5.4 × 4 in.)\u003cbr\u003e• Subject: Saint Ursula of Cologne\u003cbr\u003e• Verso: Latin Gothic rotunda text in dark brown ink on vellum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⸻\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent preservation for its age. Minor flaking and toning consistent with handling in a choir book. Gold remains bright and reflective; colors retain exceptional vibrancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e⸻\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom a disbound 15th-century Italian illuminated choir book.\u003cbr\u003eFormerly in a European private collection of devotional manuscripts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of my items are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you want to check out my YouTube channel for more information about these leaves and others like it you can find it here: \u003ca id=\"menurigt\" href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistoy?si=5a2xnVEgDbdPasg5\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistoy?si=5a2xnvegdbdpasg5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca aria-label=\"Link https:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistoy?si=5a2xnVEgDbdPasg5\" id=\"menurigv\" href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistoy?si=5a2xnVEgDbdPasg5\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistoy?si=5a2xnvegdbdpasg5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistoy?si=5a2xnVEgDbdPasg5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Divine Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58314273030225,"sku":null,"price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0059\/0673\/files\/Image-2025-10-24T111109.630.jpg?v=1761318856"},{"product_id":"leaf-from-a-15th-century-latin-bible-ii-kings-17-19-18-31-france-15th-century","title":"Leaf from a 15th-Century Latin Bible — II Kings 17:19–18:31 France, 15th century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003eThis genuine medieval manuscript leaf was written in Latin on vellum and dates to the \u003cb\u003e15th century\u003c\/b\u003e, originating from \u003cb\u003eFrance\u003c\/b\u003e. It comes from a Bible that was later \u003cb\u003ereused as a binding material\u003c\/b\u003e—a common medieval and early modern practice that helped preserve these fragments for centuries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe text on this leaf is from \u003cb\u003eII Kings 17:19–18:31\u003c\/b\u003e, including the account of Israel’s fall and King Hezekiah’s defiance of the Assyrian king.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten in a clear \u003cb\u003etwo-column Gothic bookhand\u003c\/b\u003e of \u003cb\u003e47 lines per column\u003c\/b\u003e, with rubricated headings and initials touched in red, this leaf displays the elegance and devotion characteristic of late medieval scripture. Faint calligraphic extensions and rubric chapter numbers (“cap. xviii”) remain visible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvidence of its use in binding can still be seen:\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eHorizontal cuts\u003c\/b\u003e in the wide outer margin from sewing bands\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eRust marks\u003c\/b\u003e from metal fittings\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eStaining\u003c\/b\u003e from leather turn-ins and natural age-related toning\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite these marks of use, the text remains \u003cb\u003elargely legible\u003c\/b\u003e, a powerful testament to its survival over 500 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e approximately 363 × 258 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eScript:\u003c\/b\u003e Gothic bookhand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eContent:\u003c\/b\u003e II Kings 17:19–18:31\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e France, 15th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fine and evocative witness to medieval book culture—bearing the physical traces of both sacred use and later repurposing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Divine Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58343696138321,"sku":null,"price":1050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0059\/0673\/files\/Image-2025-11-03T152640.063.jpg?v=1762201811"},{"product_id":"group-of-six-manuscript-fragments-ca-10th-11th-century-liturgical-missal-leaf","title":"Group of Six Manuscript Fragments - ca. 10th-11th Century Liturgical Missal Leaf","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003eA group of genuine medieval manuscript fragments on vellum, written in a fine Carolingian minuscule hand, dating from the 10th to very early 11th century A.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese narrow strips of parchment once formed part of a large liturgical manuscript (likely a Missal or Sacramentary) produced in a Swiss or German scriptorium, quite possibly St. Gallen Abbey, one of the greatest centers of Carolingian learning and book production. These fragments were later recycled as binding material in a ca. 1485 Basel incunable, where it remained hidden for centuries before being recovered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Script: Clear and rounded Carolingian minuscule, the ancestor of modern handwriting.\u003cbr\u003e• Decoration: Contains a red rubricated initial and additional red highlighting of sacred text.\u003cbr\u003e• Text: From the Latin liturgy; fragments of prayers and chants.\u003cbr\u003e• Size: Approx. see photos\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: As expected for recycled binding waste; vellum trimmed narrow, with some staining and creasing. Scripts remain sharp and legible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarolingian manuscript fragments are exceedingly rare on the market, far scarcer than later Gothic leaves. The survival of these fragments offer collectors and institutions a chance to own authentic pieces of early medieval book history, over 1,000 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComparable examples: The style and script closely resemble manuscripts preserved at St. Gallen Abbey Library (Cod. Sang. 339, ca. 1000).\u003cbr\u003e⸻\u003cbr\u003eProvenance\u003cbr\u003e• Written in a monastic scriptorium in Switzerland or southern Germany, ca. 900–1050 A.D.\u003cbr\u003e• Recovered from a Basel incunable binding (c. 1485).\u003cbr\u003e⸻\u003cbr\u003eAll of my items are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Divine Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58350829731921,"sku":null,"price":775.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0059\/0673\/files\/Image-2025-11-06T102415.063.jpg?v=1762442830"},{"product_id":"illuminated-manuscript-leaf-the-book-of-ezekiel-paris-c-1320-1340-saint-albans-bible","title":"Illuminated Manuscript Leaf – The Book of Ezekiel Paris, c.1320–1340 – Saint Albans Bible","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003eThis exquisite leaf comes from one of the most important Gothic Bibles of the 14th century — the \u003cb\u003eSaint Albans Bible\u003c\/b\u003e, produced in \u003cb\u003eParis around 1320–1340\u003c\/b\u003e by an atelier connected to \u003cb\u003eJean Pucelle\u003c\/b\u003e and the \u003cb\u003eSaint Louis Master (Mahiet)\u003c\/b\u003e. These illuminators defined the refined, linear Gothic style that bridged the medieval and early Renaissance worlds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten in an elegant \u003cb\u003eGothic textura quadrata\u003c\/b\u003e in \u003cb\u003etwo columns of 46 lines per page\u003c\/b\u003e, this leaf preserves text from the \u003cb\u003eBook of Ezekiel, chapters 21–23\u003c\/b\u003e, a powerful passage foretelling divine judgment and renewal. The scribe ruled the vellum in red ink, producing uniform lines of remarkable precision.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe leaf features a \u003cb\u003etall illuminated border\u003c\/b\u003e of alternating blue and burnished gold with fine black penwork and floral extensions inhabited by delicate foliate motifs. The artistry is subtle yet masterful — a hallmark of early 14th-century Parisian workmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe parent Bible was owned in the Middle Ages by \u003cb\u003eSt. Albans Abbey\u003c\/b\u003e in England — one of the kingdom’s greatest Benedictine houses. Its leaves are now dispersed among world collections including the \u003cb\u003eBibliothèque Nationale de France\u003c\/b\u003e, the \u003cb\u003eUniversity of Colorado\u003c\/b\u003e, and the \u003cb\u003eTokyo National Museum of Western Art\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c.1320–1340\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Paris, France\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e From the Saint Albans Bible (St. Albans Abbey, England)\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eText:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eEzekiel 21–23\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eScript:\u003c\/b\u003e Gothic Textura Quadrata\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Fine vellum (animal parchment)\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eLayout:\u003c\/b\u003e Double columns, 46 lines per page, red ruling\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 11½ × 8 in. (293 × 200 mm)\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Blue and red initials with white penwork, burnished gold accents, illuminated marginal border\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent; minimal age toning, strong ink contrast, wide margins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis leaf represents a masterwork of 14th-century manuscript illumination — a genuine fragment of medieval devotion, Parisian artistry, and Benedictine history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Divine Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58358657286225,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0059\/0673\/files\/Image-2025-11-10T150821.812.jpg?v=1762805489"},{"product_id":"12th-century-illuminated-manuscript-initial-p-northern-italy-c-1150-1200","title":"12th-Century Illuminated Manuscript Initial ‘P’ (Northern Italy, c.1150–1200)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis magnificent Romanesque initial ‘P’ was painted in northern Italy in the mid- to late 12th century and originally opened a major division of a Latin manuscript—likely a monastic or cathedral book of theology or canon law.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe letter is executed in rich red pigment with alternating blue geometric panels, all enclosed in sharply defined red bands typical of Italian Romanesque decoration. Inside the bowl of the initial, swirling vinework frames a blue fleur-de-lys motif, while the elongated foliate descender extends dramatically downward in sweeping curves over 10 inches long. These extended terminals are characteristic of high-quality Italian decoration of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis initial was once mounted on card and later separated, resulting in faint evidence of the previous mount on the reverse—consistent with its documented sale history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProf. Vladimir G. Simkhovitch (1874–1959), Columbia University\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold at Sotheby’s, 11 July 1960, Lot 60\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul Wengraf (1894–1978), Arcade Gallery, London\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: ~10.6 inches (27 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: ~2.4 inches (6 cm at top)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Vellum with original medieval pigments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion: Northern Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Mid–late 12th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very good for age; minor pigment flake at extremities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for collectors of Romanesque art, manuscript leaves, and early Italian illumination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Divine Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58470232522833,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0059\/0673\/files\/5242A49F-DB45-48ED-B798-6CEC90E8CCB1.jpg?v=1765332447"},{"product_id":"illuminated-initial-s-northern-italy-c-1150-1200","title":"Illuminated Initial ‘S’ (Northern Italy, c.1150–1200)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis lively Romanesque \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘S’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is distinguished by its rhythmic red vinework and uncommon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep green foliate trefoils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a color combination typical of northern Italian manuscripts of the 12th century. The sweeping red outlines and decorative terminals show a confident hand working within a mature Romanesque style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe initial was separated from its original vellum leaf long ago and retains the beautifully aged texture of 12th-century parchment. Its provenance traces back to two respected manuscript collectors\/dealers of the mid-20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProf. Vladimir G. Simkhovitch, Columbia University\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSotheby’s (11 July 1960), Lot 60\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eArcade Gallery, London\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 2.3 × 3.0 in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vellum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid–late 12th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Northern Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good overall; some minor pigment wear, slight reverse text loss from prior mounting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming and colorful Romanesque initial suitable for framing or collecting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Divine Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58470238748753,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0059\/0673\/files\/2745652E-915F-426F-9C36-18D7E7FDA4B2.jpg?v=1765332928"},{"product_id":"12th-century-romanesque-initial-g-northern-italy-c-1150-1200","title":"12th-Century Romanesque Initial ‘G’ (Northern Italy, c.1150–1200)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis elegant illuminated ‘G’ exemplifies the bold red-and-white decorative vocabulary of Italian Romanesque scriptoria. The letter’s interior features finely controlled vinework terminating in curled foliate tips, all executed with surprising delicacy for such a compact initial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainted on vellum in the 12th century, this initial comes from the same manuscript as the other initials once grouped in the distinguished Simkhovitch and Arcade Gallery collections. Its crisp curves and balanced composition reflect the transition toward more rhythmic, geometric ornamentation in late Romanesque book art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProf. Vladimir G. Simkhovitch (Columbia University)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSotheby’s, 11 July 1960, Lot 60\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArcade Gallery, London\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: approx. 2.2 × 2.6 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Vellum with original pigments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Northern Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Mid–late 12th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Good; small flake areas at edges, stable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking miniature example of Italian decorative illumination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Divine Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58470243795025,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0059\/0673\/files\/99FB07AA-1229-419D-ACD8-B0B8A6C1BA63.jpg?v=1765333207"},{"product_id":"medieval-bible-manuscript-leaf-paris-bible-13th-century","title":"Medieval Bible Manuscript Leaf — Paris Bible 13th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedieval Bible Manuscript Leaf — Paris Bible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorthern Europe, Second Half of the 13th Century (c. 1250–1300)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an original medieval vellum leaf from a Paris Bible, one of the most important and influential Bible formats of the High Middle Ages. Paris Bibles were produced in large numbers for scholars, theologians, and mendicant friars, especially those connected with the University of Paris, and they helped standardize the biblical text throughout Western Europe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manuscript is written in a fine Gothic bookhand in two columns, with black ink and red rubrication, on thin vellum. The tight ruling and high line count reflect the compact, scholarly design typical of Paris Bible production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaf is richly decorated with a 16-line illuminated foliate initial in pink, blue, and gold, marking the beginning of a major textual division. It is further enhanced by an additional red and blue initial with elaborate penwork flourishing extending into the margins, executed by a professional medieval workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManuscript Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Northern Europe (Paris Bible tradition)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Second half of the 13th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Thin vellum (animal parchment)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eText: Latin Vulgate Bible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLayout: Two columns, 48 lines per column\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInk: Black and red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne 16-line illuminated foliate initial in pink, blue, and gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne red and blue initial with penwork extending into the margins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaf: 19.3 × 13.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColumn: 13.5 × 4.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Age-appropriate wear and waviness consistent with medieval use; see images for full details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn More on My YouTube Channel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI regularly feature and explain original medieval manuscripts like this one—covering their history, script, illumination, and biblical significance—on my YouTube channel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e https:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistoy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthenticity Guarantee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll items offered by The Divine Library are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic historical artifacts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo reproductions or facsimiles—only original, hand-written medieval manuscripts, carefully vetted and accurately described.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis leaf was produced more than 700 years ago, entirely by hand, long before the invention of the printing press.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Divine Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58589965615185,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0059\/0673\/files\/2596DAB4-5F68-4E73-A049-D9DD6886AC60.jpg?v=1767902103"},{"product_id":"illuminated-latin-breviary-leaf-northern-france-ca-1400","title":"Illuminated Latin Breviary Leaf — Northern France, ca. 1400","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful illuminated manuscript leaf comes from a late medieval Latin breviary produced in Northern France around the year 1400, during the height of the International Gothic period. Written on fine vellum in a compact Gothic textualis hand, the page formed part of the Divine Office—the daily cycle of prayers recited by clergy and religious communities throughout medieval Christendom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaf is arranged in two columns with red rubrication and features several large illuminated initials executed in blue with white tracery and burnished gold. Elegant penwork extensions develop into flowing vine borders populated with colorful leaves and buds in green, orange, and blue. This decorative vocabulary is characteristic of Northern French manuscript workshops working in the decades around 1400, when portable breviaries were produced for personal or institutional devotional use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the more familiar Books of Hours made for lay patrons, breviaries were functional liturgical books used by clergy and members of religious orders. The relatively small, portable format of this leaf reflects the growing demand in the later Middle Ages for compact service books suitable for travel and private recitation of the Office.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vellum remains in very good medieval condition, showing only minor age-related wear consistent with genuine use and survival over six centuries. The pigments remain vibrant and the gold retains strong visual presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fine and visually engaging example of late medieval French illumination, suitable for collectors of manuscript art, liturgical history, or Gothic book production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: ca. 1380–1420\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Northern France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Vellum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScript: Gothic textualis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Two columns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse: Latin Breviary (Divine Office)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Divine Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59147135058001,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0059\/0673\/files\/A7453C6C-0C7A-45C2-A6AE-09325CC09B38.jpg?v=1772216031"},{"product_id":"rare-carolingian-manuscript-fragment-ca-10th-11th-century-liturgical-missal-3","title":"Rare Carolingian Manuscript Fragment – ca. 10th-11th Century Liturgical Missal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA genuine medieval manuscript fragment on vellum, written in a fine Carolingian minuscule hand, dating from the 10th to very early 11th century A.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis narrow strip of parchment once formed part of a large liturgical manuscript (likely a Missal or Sacramentary) produced in a Swiss or German scriptorium, quite possibly St. Gallen Abbey, one of the greatest centers of Carolingian learning and book production. The fragment was later recycled as binding material in a ca. 1485 Basel incunable, where it remained hidden for centuries before being recovered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Script: Clear and rounded Carolingian minuscule, the ancestor of modern handwriting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Decoration: Contains a red rubricated initial and additional red highlighting of sacred text.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Text: From the Latin liturgy; fragments of prayers and chants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Size: Approx. see photos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Condition: As expected for recycled binding waste; vellum trimmed narrow, with some staining and creasing. Script remains sharp and legible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarolingian manuscript fragments are exceedingly rare on the market, far scarcer than later Gothic leaves. The survival of this fragment offers collectors and institutions a chance to own an authentic piece of early medieval book history, over 1,000 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComparable examples: The style and script closely resemble manuscripts preserved at St. Gallen Abbey Library (Cod. Sang. 339, ca. 1000).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Written in a monastic scriptorium in Switzerland or southern Germany, ca. \u003ca href=\"tel:900%E2%80%931050\"\u003e900–1050\u003c\/a\u003e A.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Recovered from a Basel incunable binding (c. 1485).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of my items are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe sure to check out my other listings for more amazing Bible items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want to check out my YouTube channel for more information about these leaves and others like it you can find it here: https:\/\/youtube.com\/@thedivinelibraryhistory?si=4upZ2Vdy71jVMDRz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Divine Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59147147673681,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0059\/0673\/files\/936E250A-99CF-48EB-B32B-F4D31FC2B43A.jpg?v=1772216928"},{"product_id":"c-1435-1440-illuminated-book-of-hours-leaf-on-vellum-netherlands-utrecht-or-zwolle","title":"c. 1435–1440 Illuminated Book of Hours Leaf on Vellum – Netherlands (Utrecht or Zwolle)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA genuine illuminated manuscript leaf from a late medieval Book of Hours, produced in the Netherlands (likely Utrecht or Zwolle region) around 1435–1440. This remarkable vellum leaf features an elegant gold-heightened initial, decorative floral borderwork, and vibrant rubrication in red and blue inks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manuscript was written and illuminated by hand on vellum approximately 600 years ago and represents the rich artistic tradition of Northern European devotional manuscripts during the fifteenth century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 1435–1440\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Netherlands (Utrecht or Zwolle region)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vellum (parchment)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Illuminated Book of Hours leaf\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 13.8 x 9.8 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gold-heightened illuminated initials, floral border ornamentation, rubrication in red and blue\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eScript:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gothic manuscript hand\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eText:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Latin devotional text from a Book of Hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis leaf displays beautiful medieval illumination, including the use of gold, blue pigments, and delicate floral decoration. The artistic style is consistent with devotional manuscripts associated with the circle or followers of Zweder van Culemborg and the flourishing manuscript workshops of the Low Countries during the fifteenth century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaf shows substantial age and wear consistent with a manuscript of this antiquity. There is visible moisture damage, waviness to the vellum, fading to portions of the text, staining, abrasions, and evidence of historical restoration. Despite the condition issues, the illumination and decorative elements remain visually striking and highly displayable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully for condition details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBooks of Hours were among the most popular devotional manuscripts of the medieval world, used by laypeople for private prayer and reflection. 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Written entirely by hand on vellum, the leaf represents the remarkable craftsmanship of medieval scribes who copied Scripture centuries before the invention of the printing press.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manuscript is executed in a refined Gothic book hand and arranged in two columns, a format commonly associated with the influential Paris Bibles of the High Middle Ages. Particularly striking are the large illuminated initials, painted in vibrant blue, red, gold, and rose tones, surrounded by elegant red and blue pen flourishing that extends into the margins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe text includes passages from Psalms 136–137 (Vulgate numbering), among the most beloved and poignant Psalms of the Old Testament. These verses contain references to the Babylonian captivity and Jerusalem, themes that resonated deeply throughout both Jewish and Christian history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore than seven centuries after it was created, this manuscript remains a tangible witness to the medieval transmission of the biblical text. Each stroke of ink was applied by hand, making every surviving leaf a unique artifact from the age of manuscript production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: c. 1250 A.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Likely France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Vellum (animal parchment)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eText: Latin Vulgate Psalms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScript: Gothic book hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecoration: Illuminated initials with red and blue pen flourishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: Approximately 6 x 4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Attractive medieval manuscript leaf with excellent decorative elements and clear text\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful and historically significant artifact from the golden age of medieval manuscript production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Divine Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59597727858769,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0059\/0673\/files\/IMG-2369.heic?v=1780431004"},{"product_id":"medieval-latin-psalter-leaf-on-vellum-psalms-26-93-c-14th-15th-century","title":"Medieval Latin Psalter Leaf on Vellum – Psalms 26 \u0026 93 – c. 14th–15th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003eThis authentic medieval manuscript leaf was handwritten on vellum during the late Middle Ages, likely in the 14th or early 15th century. Executed in a bold Gothic textura script with alternating red and blue lombard initials, the leaf contains portions of the Latin Psalms as preserved in the Vulgate tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne side preserves text from \u003cb\u003ePsalm 26 (27)\u003c\/b\u003e, including the well-known verse:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Exaltare Domine in virtute tua; cantabimus et psallemus virtutes tuas”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(“Be exalted, O Lord, in Your strength; we will sing and praise Your power.”)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reverse contains text from \u003cb\u003ePsalm 93 (94)\u003c\/b\u003e, a psalm calling upon God as the righteous Judge who sees injustice and defends His people.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten on genuine animal vellum, the manuscript displays the craftsmanship of medieval scribes through its carefully ruled text block, elegant Gothic letterforms, and decorative initials highlighted in red and blue. The substantial size of the leaf suggests it originated from a large Psalter or liturgical manuscript intended for communal reading.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDate: c. 14th–15th Century\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Genuine vellum (animal parchment)\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: Latin\u003cbr\u003eScript: Gothic Textura\u003cbr\u003eContents: Psalms 26 (27) and 93 (94)\u003cbr\u003eDecoration: Alternating red and blue lombard initials\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Size: 21.5 x 15.5 inches\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Age-related wear consistent with centuries of use, including minor creasing, edge wear, and manuscript handling marks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn excellent example of medieval bookmaking and a remarkable survivor from the age when every book was copied entirely by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Divine Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59616326680657,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0059\/0673\/files\/Image-2026-06-05T102848.828.jpg?v=1780669839"},{"product_id":"large-medieval-choirbook-leaf-on-vellum-c-1475-1525","title":"Large Medieval Choirbook Leaf on Vellum (c. 1475–1525)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"3440\"\u003eA monumental manuscript leaf from a medieval choirbook written on vellum and containing Gregorian chant notation for the liturgy of Palm Sunday and Holy Week. The text is written in Latin in a Gothic hand with large square neumes on four-line red staves. The heading \u003cem data-start=\"3233\" data-end=\"3244\"\u003eIn Palmis\u003c\/em\u003e identifies the liturgical use as Palm Sunday, while the surviving text includes portions of Passion-related chants derived from Psalm 68 (69), among the most important texts of Holy Week worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3442\" data-end=\"3665\"\u003eThe leaf features a decorative penwork initial and was originally intended for use by a choir singing from a shared lectern. Its exceptional size allowed multiple singers to read the music simultaneously during the liturgy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3667\" data-end=\"3927\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19j2hy4\" data-start=\"3667\" data-end=\"3687\"\u003eDate: c. 1475–1525\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12bvkk8\" data-start=\"3688\" data-end=\"3729\"\u003eOrigin: Likely Italy or Southern Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19mzple\" data-start=\"3730\" data-end=\"3748\"\u003eMaterial: Vellum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1005mji\" data-start=\"3749\" data-end=\"3766\"\u003eLanguage: Latin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n30qso\" data-start=\"3767\" data-end=\"3813\"\u003eNotation: Gregorian chant in square notation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"427pln\" data-start=\"3814\" data-end=\"3850\"\u003eDimensions: Approx. 27 × 19 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1930jpc\" data-start=\"3851\" data-end=\"3927\"\u003eContent: Palm Sunday \/ Holy Week chants, including text from Psalm 68 (69)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3929\" data-end=\"4086\"\u003eA striking and highly decorative example of medieval musical manuscript production from the final century before the advent of printed liturgical choirbooks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Divine Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59616458309713,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0059\/0673\/files\/Image-2026-06-05T103543.053.jpg?v=1780673528"},{"product_id":"monumental-medieval-choirbook-leaf-on-vellum-italy-c-1475-1500","title":"Monumental Medieval Choirbook Leaf on Vellum Italy, c. 1475–1500","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exceptional medieval manuscript leaf was handwritten on vellum during the late fifteenth century and formed part of a monumental choirbook used in the liturgical life of a church, monastery, or cathedral. Measuring an impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 x 22 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the leaf was designed to be read by an entire choir gathered around a lectern, allowing multiple singers to follow the music simultaneously during worship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manuscript is written in Latin and features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGregorian chant notation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in large black square neumes on four-line red staves. The text is executed in a bold Gothic liturgical hand and is enhanced with beautiful decorated initials painted in vibrant red and blue pigments with delicate floral ornamentation. These decorative elements are characteristic of high-quality Italian choirbooks produced during the final decades of the manuscript era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surviving text contains portions of liturgical chants celebrating Christ's redemption, including references to those \"redeemed by His blood\" (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003equos redemit sanguine suo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). Such chants formed part of the Church's sung worship and reflect the rich musical and devotional traditions of the late Middle Ages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike smaller devotional books intended for private reading, this leaf comes from a massive communal volume that would have occupied a prominent place within the church. Its extraordinary scale, vivid notation, and decorative initials provide a striking glimpse into the world of medieval sacred music before printed choirbooks became commonplace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e c. 1475–1500\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Genuine vellum (animal parchment)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Latin\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScript:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gothic liturgical hand\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gregorian chant in square notation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Painted red and blue initials with floral ornamentation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 30 x 22 inches (76 x 56 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Preserved with age-related wear consistent with centuries of ecclesiastical use. Minor creasing, staining, and edge wear are present and contribute to the manuscript's historical character.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Shipping Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis manuscript was acquired and shipped rolled inside a protective mailing tube. As a result, the vellum retains some curvature and does not currently lie completely flat on its own. The photographs were taken with books placed on the corners to gently hold the leaf open for display purposes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportantly, the corners themselves remain intact and are in relatively good condition, with no significant losses. The curvature is a result of long-term storage and shipping in a rolled state rather than damage to the manuscript.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor shipping, the manuscript will \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edefault to being carefully rolled and shipped in a sturdy tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which is the safest and most economical shipping method for an item of this size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuyers who prefer the manuscript to be shipped flat should contact me prior to purchase for a custom shipping quote. Due to the leaf's large dimensions (approximately 30 x 22 inches), flat shipping will require specialized packaging and will be significantly more expensive than tube shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease feel free to reach out with any questions regarding shipping options before purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable survivor from the age of hand-produced books, this monumental choirbook leaf represents both the artistic beauty and living worship traditions of medieval Christianity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Divine Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59616479772753,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0059\/0673\/files\/Image-2026-06-05T113717.754.jpg?v=1780674110"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0059\/0673\/collections\/Image_5.jpg?v=1747848203","url":"https:\/\/thedivinelibrarystore.com\/collections\/manuscripts.oembed?page=3","provider":"The Divine Library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}