Mike's Bibles

Manuscript leaf from a antiphoner (chants for the Divine Office) on heavy vellum/parchment measuring 595x400mm (23 1/2 x 16 inches.) Five 5-line staves, in red and black ink, with square notes and latin text in a late gothic hand, rubrics in red. Large calligraphic initials "A" (agnus) and "B" (benedictus.) From a convent of the Augustine order, likely in Spain. The original manuscript was dated 1730 on the opening page. Overall in fair to poor condition with substantial wear and rubbing, and loss of vellum at the lower margin. Approximate 3 inch tear or cut at lower inner margin of leaf, just entering the text area.