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an open book with a picture of a man and a woman on ita red leather journal with a decorative design on the cover
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209 - Jena Martyrology. Facsimile of the manuscript Ms.
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Estimate €600 - €800
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Jena Martyrology. Facsimile of the manuscript Ms. Bos. q. 3 – Fragm. oS 17.2. Fragment 21 a/b in the Thuringian University and State Library. 2 vols. (facsimile and commentary). Stuttgart, Belser Verlag, 2021. Brown leather binding with blind embossing and two gold clasps. One of 999 copies. – Facsimile of the oldest martyrology written in the German language, which is based on other martyrologies such as those by Ado of Vienne, Notker and Usuard. Dated to around 1275, the manuscript contains over 370 illuminated pen-and-ink drawings and is the only complete surviving copy. It is a chronological list of saints, each assigned to a specific day in the calendar. - In very good condition overall. One of 999 copies. – A facsimile of the oldest martyrology written in German, based on other martyrologies such as those by Ado of Vienne, Notker and Usuard. Created around 1275, the manuscript contains over 370 illuminated pen drawings and is the only fully preserved copy. It is a chronological list of saints, assigning each to a specific day in the calendar. – Overall, in very good condition. This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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