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Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

226 - The Book of Hours of Louis of Orléans.
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Estimate €200 - €300
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Description
The Book of Hours of Louis of Orléans. Facsimile of manuscript Lat.O.v.I.N. 126 in the State Public Saltykov-Shchedrin Library in Leningrad. 2 vols. (Facsimile and commentary by Andrei Sterligov). With 90 miniatures, some with gold lettering. Frankfurt am Main, Insel, 1980. 8°. Blind-stamped leather with triple gold edging and half leather in an illustrated paper slipcase (the latter showing slight wear). One of 1,000 Arabic-numbered copies. – A striking manuscript created by the illuminator Jean Colombe, featuring 90 elegant miniatures and a portrait of the future King Louis XII (1462–1515). - Very good condition. Facsimile of the manuscript Lat.O.v.I.N. 126 in the State Public Saltykov-Schedrin Library in Leningrad. 2 vols. (facsimile and commentary). With 90 miniatures, some with gilt lettering. Leather with blind embossing and gilt edges, and half-leather, in an illustrated cardboard slipcase. - One of 1,000 Arabic-numbered copies. - An impressive manuscript created by the illuminator Jean Colombe, featuring 90 elegant miniatures and a portrait of the future King Louis XII (1462–1515). - Very good condition.
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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