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Description: BOOK OF HOURS LEAF CANTICLES (16th Century, Western Europe) - Two-side printed page leaf on vellum of the Christian devotional with three two-line and multiple one-line hand painted accented letters. Front side of the paper includes Psalms 150: 2-6, Canticle of Canticles, and the 6th Century hymn O Gloriosa Domina, and the reverse containing the Benedictus - also known as the Canticle of Zachary. Both sides have paneled surrounds of historical figures and biblical scenes. Possibly printed and made in the Hardouyn print shop of Paris according to the letter designs and blue / red colors for accented letters. Condition: excellent for its age. Reds have faded; Page fraying on one side; a spot of old archival tape residue is present on reverse and shows through the page. Measures 6.75" x 4.5"