Written in textualis semi-quadrata script in 1 column of 16 lines; 29 miniatures, 10 border vignettes, 12 occupations of the months and zodiacal illustrations in the calendar, foliate borders of ivy-vine scroll, acanthus leaves, and blossoming flowers, and numerous decorated initials. Illuminated in France (Troyes?) Bound in 19th-cent. burgundy velvet. In a tray case, 31 cm. Bequest of William K. Richardson, 1951. Made for members of the Habert du Berry d'Artois family (donors represented with coats of arms, f. 292v); E.V. Utterson; his sale (London, Sotheby's, 19 Apr. 1852, lot 1218); to Pickering; J.-J. Techener, 1860; William Bragge; his sale (London, Sotheby's, 7 June 1876, lot 98); to Quaritch; W. H. Crawford; his sale (London, Sotheby's, 12 Mar. 1891, lot 1542); to Quaritch; Robert Hoe; his sale...
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