Extent: 1 volume (280 unnumbered leaves) : vellum, color illustrations ; 17 x 12 cm
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Title devised by cataloger. The text commences with a complete calendar, followed by numerous prayers devoted to Christ, the Passion, and the Virgin, as well as a litany and prayers devoted to the apostles and other saints. Rubrics are abundant. The three original full-page miniatures included here focus on the suffering of Christ, depicting Christ Carrying the Cross, the Arma Christi with Christ as the Man of Sorrows... Rubrics in red, numerous one- and two-line initials in red or blue, a number of two- and three- line initials painted blue and white on a pink ground, a few slightly larger initials in the same style, With 12 historiated initials measuring between three and five lines long, Three full-page miniatures depicting the Arma Christi, Christ Carrying the Cross, and the Crucifixion, each with a full... Binding: plain 19th century calf over wooden boards, raised bands, brass clasps, paper endleaves. Provenance: two bookplates (one armorial) from former owner Victor Davis Stibolt (1924-1965). With two old catalogue descriptions pasted on front pastedown.
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