Manuscript Leaves and Documents.

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Manuscript Leaves and Documents.
Six early leaves and documents, including: a leaf from a manuscript in Catalan, c. 1350; a late 12th century leaf containing text from Genesis and Exodus in an angular protogothic hand, Germany, trimmed, binding waste, one column from a large lectern Bible; a parchment leaf from a folio-format Latin Bible from Germany, 15th century; an 18th century British indenture; a deed of sale for a house from Asti, Italy, 6 November 1489; and a manuscript leaf on paper in Coptic and Arabic from Egypt, c. 1650; sizes vary. (6)
Estimate $300-500


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