[Rarebooks] FS: Fine Color facsimile of a 12th century, 7-meter long, illuminated liturical manuscript roll

[Kenneth Karmiole]

(MEDIEVAL MANUSCRIPTS) Cavallo, Guglielmo (editor). EXULTET [ROLL]: Roma, Biblioteca Casanatense, Cas. 724 (B.I.13) III. Turin: Priuli & Verlucca. 1994. Facsimile of a large Latin manuscript color roll (23 cm x 700 cm, approx. 7 meters long), in 10 sections, with 2 volumes of descriptive text, one in English, one in Italian. The roll is protected by a red suede cover, and all 3 are housed in a large, thick custom slipcase (11-1/2" tall x 10" x 6-1/2”). Edition limited to 500 numbered copies. Fine.    $1,500.00 (trade discount allowed)

A very fine color facsimile of an illuminated 12th century manuscript roll, owned by the Biblioteca Casanatense in Rome. This manuscript is considered one of the most interesting Romanesque liturgical rolls from Southern Italy. The text is that of the liturgical chant sung on Easter Eve, written in Beneventan minuscule. The fine illuminations include scenes from the Old and New Testament, in 9 or more colors.  Note: an Italian dealer currently offers this at $6400.

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