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The Law of the Land. Fascinating, large

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The Law of the Land. Fascinating, large
The Law of the Land. Fascinating, large portion of leaf from a manuscript law book, Italy, c. 13251375. In Latin, on vellum. approx. 6 -3/4 x 1 0. Several red and blue paragraph marks and initials with simple embellishment, the blue an unusual cyan tone with hint of jade green which we have not seen before in such a mediæval manuscript. Double column with marginal notations. Condition typical of manuscripts recovered from old bindings, with many bookworm holes, glue remnants on one side, other side essentially faded from waterstaining, but overall satisfactory, and entirely collectible. An unusual gift. Request photocopy for condition. Provenance: Sotheby's, London.