Very fine Book of Hours, exceptionally fine and precise Gothic Textura, 14-lines (Calendarium 17-lines) on vellum. Rubrics and ruling in red, 2-line lombards, the Calendarium with 2 line 'KL'-initials. The corresponding miniatures (each 8 x 5.3 cm) as follows: f. 13v: Crucifixion, 20v: Miracle at Pentecost, 26v: Madonna and Child, 46v: Annunciation, 59v: The two Marys, 73v: The Birth of Christ, 80v: The Annunciation to the Shepherds, 86v: Adoration of the Magi, 92v: The Presentation in the Temple, 98v: Slaughter of the Innocents, 107v: Flight into Egypt, 114v: The Resurrection, 133v: Mourners' Prayer. - Classic book of hours with liturgy of the hours 'Horae beatae Mariae virginis', further liturgical prayers and hymns, as well as Te Deum. - Well preserved and legible script. Slight browning in parts, text slightly blurred as well as small and a few larger areas of paint flaking. Leaf after fol. 95 missing, 2 front and 1 back endpaper, of which 2 leaves inscribed by another old hand.

Provenance: Back pastedown with more recent information of ownership 'Collection de Ms. Delpech...' - European private collection - Sale Koller, Auction 156, 2 April 2011, Lot 102.