Thirteenth to Fifteenth Century Illuminated Book of Hours Leaf Book.

Exceptionally rare illuminated Book of Hours leaf book, containing various illuminated leaves from several Books of Hours, most executed in France. Duodecimo, bound in full late 19th century velvet, script on vellum, illuminated. Comprised of 30 individual leaves ruled in black and red ink and culled from 5 Books of Hours, including one prayer book circa 17th century or later and one early manuscript. Several leaves containing miniatures, including 3 full-page (two repaired in old facsimile), various 2-and 4-line initials heightened in gilt and in various colors, and several initials illuminated with humanistic images. Most leaves written in gothic hands with one illuminated miniature believed to be of 14th century French origin, depicting a dragon in flight, a full-page scene of the Virgin with Child seated upon a throne, as well as a partially restored, in old facsimile, full page scene of an angel visiting Jesus Christ. The early manuscript leaf is in 52 lines, double-columned with one 8-line initial and one 6-line initial. Most leaves are window-mounted with others bound-in. In very good condition. A beautiful example.