MANUSCRIPT ANTIPHONARY ON WHEELS. - Lot 108

Lot n° 108
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MANUSCRIPT ANTIPHONARY ON WHEELS. - Lot 108
MANUSCRIPT ANTIPHONARY ON WHEELS. Strong and heavy volume in plano (70 x 50 cms) of 182 leaves, fawn leather on wood, boards decorated with gilded motifs in an octagonal frame, large central cabochon and spandrels nailed and chiseled in copper at the corners, spine decorated with the same motifs as the boards, leather strap and copper clasps, perforated iron plates used to hold the bottom of the pages, 4 wheels for moving, gilded edges (period binding). Exceptional and imposing liturgical chant book of very large format to be read during the great religious feasts by several singers and provided with wheels to move it easily considering its weight and its dimensions. It is nicely calligraphed and decorated with a large watercolored letter on the first page, large lettering in various colors as well as many smaller gouaches in blue or red. The illustrated title bears the words "Lo escribio en Madrid Eugenio Hurtado Ano de 1827". Circles at the top of the leaves without damage, covers worn, one clasp missing.
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