ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPT ANTIPHONAL LEAF C. 1778 INITIAL A, DEDICATION OF A CHURCH
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Original Manuscript Gregorian Chant from an ANTIPHONAL, ITALY, c. 1778
MUSIC on a 4 LINE STAVE – LARGE ELABORATE INITIAL “A” with AN ELABORATE BORDER!!!
MUSIC & CHANT FOR THE OFFICE ON THE DEDICATION OF A CHURCH: "...To this temple, where we call Thee, Come, O Lord of Hosts, today; With Thy wonted loving kindness Hear Thy servants as they pray. And Thy fullest benediction Shed within its walls always..."
&nb...sp; IM-11290: An original leaf from an 18th Century Manuscript Gregorian Chant on fine hand made paper. Latin text with black square-note music on a red four-line stave. An unusual production – entirely done by hand, not in a printing press. The staves are hand ruled and penciled guidelines can still be seen on the text block. Lettering and designs are a combination of meticulously cut stenciled elements and freehand. This large leaf measures 480 x 330 mm (19 x 13”).
An unusual production – entirely done by hand, not in a printing press. The staves are hand ruled and penciled guidelines can still be seen on the text block. Lettering and designs are a combination of meticulously cut stenciled elements and freehand. ONE ELABORATE ILLUMINATED ''A" (3 3/8'' SQUARE) IN RED SURROUNDED BY FLOWERS, AND STARS ON A GOLDEN GROUND, ALL WITHIN DELICATE BLACK FLORAL BORDER.
The leaf continues the Office on the Dedication of a Church. The illuminated “A” begins: “Angularis…” (Christ is made the sure Foundation, Christ the Head and Cornerstone; Chosen of the Lord, and precious, Binding all the Church in one, Holy Zion’s Help forever, And her Confidence alone. All that dedicated city, Dearly loved of God on high, In exultant jubilation, Pours perpetual melody, God the One in Three adoring In glad hymns eternally. To this temple, where we call Thee, Come, O Lord of Hosts, today; With Thy wonted loving kindness Hear Thy servants as they pray. And Thy fullest benediction Shed within its walls always...).
From an Antiphonal produced at a religious commune in Olbia, Italy, c. 1778, (identified location, date and scribe: dated and signed elsewhere in the manuscript by the scribe “J. Coudounel”). This is an original, not a reproduction, and it is in nice condition as shown in the photos. There is some staining along the margins - not uncommon given the age and use of this leaf !
Antiphonals contain chants for the canonical hours of the Divine Office: first vespers or the vigil of great feasts, matins, lauds, prime, terce, sext, none, vespers and compline. They were used by priests, monks and nuns in churches and religious enclaves. The large size allowed them to be seen by multiple members of a choral section.
This leaf comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
We prefer payment through PayPal. For international purchase we accept only PayPal. Ohio residents should add 6.75% sales tax. Shipping in the United States is $8.00 via USPS Priority Mail. Outside US, shipping is $39.00 by USPS Registered Mail. International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are NOT INCLUDED in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. We have been full-time dealers in Illuminated Manuscripts, Maps, Prints and Antiquities since 1980.
MUSIC on a 4 LINE STAVE – LARGE ELABORATE INITIAL “A” with AN ELABORATE BORDER!!!
MUSIC & CHANT FOR THE OFFICE ON THE DEDICATION OF A CHURCH: "...To this temple, where we call Thee, Come, O Lord of Hosts, today; With Thy wonted loving kindness Hear Thy servants as they pray. And Thy fullest benediction Shed within its walls always..."
&nb...sp; IM-11290: An original leaf from an 18th Century Manuscript Gregorian Chant on fine hand made paper. Latin text with black square-note music on a red four-line stave. An unusual production – entirely done by hand, not in a printing press. The staves are hand ruled and penciled guidelines can still be seen on the text block. Lettering and designs are a combination of meticulously cut stenciled elements and freehand. This large leaf measures 480 x 330 mm (19 x 13”).
An unusual production – entirely done by hand, not in a printing press. The staves are hand ruled and penciled guidelines can still be seen on the text block. Lettering and designs are a combination of meticulously cut stenciled elements and freehand. ONE ELABORATE ILLUMINATED ''A" (3 3/8'' SQUARE) IN RED SURROUNDED BY FLOWERS, AND STARS ON A GOLDEN GROUND, ALL WITHIN DELICATE BLACK FLORAL BORDER.
The leaf continues the Office on the Dedication of a Church. The illuminated “A” begins: “Angularis…” (Christ is made the sure Foundation, Christ the Head and Cornerstone; Chosen of the Lord, and precious, Binding all the Church in one, Holy Zion’s Help forever, And her Confidence alone. All that dedicated city, Dearly loved of God on high, In exultant jubilation, Pours perpetual melody, God the One in Three adoring In glad hymns eternally. To this temple, where we call Thee, Come, O Lord of Hosts, today; With Thy wonted loving kindness Hear Thy servants as they pray. And Thy fullest benediction Shed within its walls always...).
From an Antiphonal produced at a religious commune in Olbia, Italy, c. 1778, (identified location, date and scribe: dated and signed elsewhere in the manuscript by the scribe “J. Coudounel”). This is an original, not a reproduction, and it is in nice condition as shown in the photos. There is some staining along the margins - not uncommon given the age and use of this leaf !
Antiphonals contain chants for the canonical hours of the Divine Office: first vespers or the vigil of great feasts, matins, lauds, prime, terce, sext, none, vespers and compline. They were used by priests, monks and nuns in churches and religious enclaves. The large size allowed them to be seen by multiple members of a choral section.
This leaf comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
We prefer payment through PayPal. For international purchase we accept only PayPal. Ohio residents should add 6.75% sales tax. Shipping in the United States is $8.00 via USPS Priority Mail. Outside US, shipping is $39.00 by USPS Registered Mail. International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are NOT INCLUDED in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. We have been full-time dealers in Illuminated Manuscripts, Maps, Prints and Antiquities since 1980.
