Antique Manuscripts

A decorative, huge breviary manuscript double-leaf on vellum, decorated with hand painted initials, written most likely in an Italian scriptorium around 1350. I deal in rare books, prints and maps. Size of each side of the double leaf : ca. 13.25" x 9.25"(335 mm x 235 mm).

Condition: As shown, on fine vellum in very good condition with the customary evidence of storing or ageing: toning of the vellum, soiling or staining, edge flaws, original flaws in the vellum, etc.

1700s – T. Livii Decad. 1774 - New translation of the Caliaries and the Discourses of Cicero for Marcellus and Ligarius, by M. Busnel. 1790 -Works of Monsieur de Montesquieu Volume 6. 1722 - The Decades of Tite-Live Volume 2.

Mughal Koran, India, 18th century. The koran was brought to UK in 19th century by a British missionary. An Antique Arabic Manuscript This beautiful antique artefact is from. Dimensions: 28 x 18 x 7 cm.

1772 - New Historical Dictionary or History Abstract Volume 4 Part 2. 1771 - Historical and Critical Dictionary. History of Greece Volume 1. History of Greece Volume 2. 1800 - History of Alexander the Great, by Quinte-Curce Volume 1.

Date: 1737 Location: A farm in Monk Weston and Netchwood in the parish of Monkhopton in Shropshire pp tens rights Persons Involved: Richard Taylor, Henry Whitefoot, Mary Whitefoot, Richard Taylor and Russell Bridgnorth Contents: Marriage Indenture for the forthcoming marriage of the first Richard Taylor and Mary Whitefoot with details given including the occupation of those involved, the sum of money, location, past and present tenants, rights and concludes with the terms and conditions Indented along the top there is ornate calligraphy at the introduction. Handwritten in beautiful legible script throughout, on the left there are a total of six blue duty stamps with two pieces of silver attached. There are signatures and at the base are five red wax seals each displaying a Coat of Arms.

Document recounting the sale of land which includes a vineyard. Letters and font are readable. Wrinkling and small holes throughout. Some staining.

1779 -A glance at literature, or Collection of various works, both in prose and verse By M. Dorat. 1768 – History of Ernestine by Madam Riccoboni. 1836 – Lives and Adventures of the Most Famous Modern Travelers Volume 2.

Date: 1744 Location: A house with malthouse and three other houses in Willow Street, two houses in Bailey Street, the Star Inn, a house in Church Street, further houses, buildings, a dye house and lands, all of which are in Oswestry in Shropshire Persons Involved: Richard Thomas, Richard Vaughan and Charles Bolas Release – part two of a two part sale of property Indented along the top, there is ornate calligraphy at the introduction. Handwritten in beautiful legible script throughout, on the left there are a total of six blue duty stamps with two pieces of silver attached and two ink stamps. There are signatures and at the base there are two red wax seals each displaying a head of a man.

A very decorative quire of 8 leaves from a medieval liturgical text on vellum, written most likely in a French Scriptorium around 1475. Pictured : The entire quire in sequence. Condition: As shown, on very fine, almost translucent vellum in excellent condition with minor traces of use and minimal evidence of storing or ageing: almost imperceptible toning of the vellum, soiling or staining, edge flaws, original flaws in the vellum, etc.

A leaf from a small Latin Book of Hours manuscript on vellum, written in a Dutch scriptorium around 1480. Condition: As shown, in good condition on vellum with minor evidence of use, ageing and storage: customary toning of the vellum, light soiling, edge and original vellum flaws, etc.

A decorative, huge breviary manuscript leaf on vellum, decorated with hand painted initials, written most likely in an Italian scriptorium around 1350. Size of the leaf : ca. 13.25" x 9.25"(335 mm x 235 mm).

Rare Illuminated Muhaqqaq Script Quran JUZ Manuscript. Condition: good. Writer : Not Signed.

Condition: As shown, on very fine, almost translucent vellum in excellent condition with minor traces of use and minimal evidence of storing or ageing: almost imperceptible toning of the vellum, soiling or staining, edge flaws, original flaws in the vellum, etc.

Condition: As shown, on very fine, almost translucent vellum in excellent condition with minor traces of use and minimal evidence of storing or ageing: almost imperceptible toning of the vellum, soiling or staining, edge flaws, original flaws in the vellum, etc.

A decorative leaf from a medieval Book of Hours manuscript on vellum, written most likely in a French Scriptorium around 1485. Condition: As shown, on vellum in very good condition with the customary evidence of storing or ageing: toning of the vellum, soiling or staining, edge flaws, original flaws in the vellum, etc.

A leaf from a Book of Hours on vellum, written most likely in a French Scriptorium around 1465. Condition: As shown, on vellum in good condition with the customary evidence of storing or ageing: toning of the vellum, soiling or staining, edge flaws, original flaws in the vellum, etc.