[Incunabula Leaf Latin Vulgate Bible]
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Item No: foc0000212
Title: [Incunabula Leaf Latin Vulgate Bible]
Media Type:
Woodcuts
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes:
A biblical fragment printed with metal movable type before 1501 on rag paper. It is referred to as an incunabulum. Individual letters are hand colored with red, blue, and gold ink. It includes an illustrated “pointer finger,” intending to draw the reader's attention to specific text. The leaf contains "worm holes" or insect holes.
Bibliography:
Goff B579.
Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): 1483
Call Number: Traveling Treasures
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