An attractive example of a miniature Book of Hours. This manuscript is distinguished by its Lyonnais illumination, complimented by classical French fifteenth century decoration.
 
Three later paper flyleaves, i-ii6, iii-vii8, vii8-1 (after 56, with no text loss), ix-xvi8, xvii4, xviii-xxi8, Xxiii4, Xxiv-xxvi8, Xxvii3, three paper flyleaves. Leaves 60 x 82mm., binding 65 x 90mm. Written in neat cursive gothic script in dark brown ink, 198 leaves (f. 120 loose), modern foliation in pencil, some quires with catchwords in red, lined in red over fourteen lines, rubrics in red, line fillers in red, and blue with white tracery and gold decoration, one and two-line initials in burnished gold on alternately dark pink and blue grounds with white tracery. Three and four-line initials in dark pink or blue on burnished gold grounds with white tracery and ivy leaf or floral decoration.
 
Twenty six miniatures by Lyonnais illuminators. Six gold arch topped miniatures above three and four-line illuminated initials with full borders of acanthus leaves, flowers, birds and animals by the workshop of the Rosenburg Master [c. 1475-95].
 
Eight smaller illuminations in rectangle gold frames to the outer margins, between ivy vine, fruit, and floral decoration in the hand of an apprentice, possibly from the workshop of the Master of Guillaume Lambert [c. 1475-1500]. Ten half page miniatures in red square frames and one small square illuminator by the workshop of the Master of Guillaume Lambert.
 
One full page miniature in a gold frame with painted jewels by an associate of the Master of Alarmes de Mars [c. 1485-1510]. Many miniatures and some borders show signs of use with targeted rubbing, some smudging, and occasional offsetting of miniatures, script in calendar often smudged, pricking holes towards the end of the manuscript.
 
Bound in 18th century brown morocco, lined and decorated in gilt to covers and spine, three raised bands to spine, lacks head and some of the tail of spine, remains of part of a metal clasp, occasional worm holes to spine and cover, marbled endpapers and paper flyleaves. Housed in a modern quarter black morocco protective box with velvet lining.
 
Full description available on request.