1850 Silvestre Lithograph Plate 290 - 15th Century French Royal Manuscript

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This is an authentic mid-19th-century lithograph from the 1850 English edition of J.B. Silvestre’s "Universal Palaeography." Plate 290 features a … Read more This is an authentic mid-19th-century lithograph from the 1850 English edition of J.B. Silvestre’s "Universal Palaeography." Plate 290 features a masterfully reproduced page from a late 15th-century French manuscript, capturing the elegance of the pre-Renaissance era.

Printed in London by the prestigious M. & N. Hanhart, this plate is a prime example of high-quality Victorian lithography. It showcases sophisticated French Gothic script surrounded by an intricate, stylized floral and foliate border. The scale of the "Elephant Folio" sheet (approximately 22" x 15") provides a grand presentation, highlighting the delicate interplay of color and geometry found in the original illuminated manuscript.

Condition: Excellent condition with strong registration and expansive margins. A rare and decorative find for collectors of early typography, French history, or fine antiquarian prints.

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Silvestre Plate 290, 1850 Lithograph, French Manuscript, 15th Century Art, Hanhart Print, Elephant Folio, Medieval Decor, Gothic Script, Antiquarian, Rare Book Plate See less