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Ivan Petrov

Ivan Petrov writes for the Manuscripts & Rare Books department at Matchless Pieces, covering the history, makers and collecting of manuscripts & rare books.

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Antikythera Mechanism

Antikythera Mechanism

October 10, 2026Missale: Fol. 112v: contains some music as part of Palm Sunday liturgy — Bartolommeo Caporali

Missale: Fol. 112v: contains some music as part of Palm Sunday liturgy

October 10, 2026Sovereign: Henry VII (obverse) — England, Henry VII, 1485-1509

Sovereign: Henry VII (obverse)

October 10, 2026Half Pound: Elizabeth I (obverse) — England, Elizabeth I, 1558-1603

Half Pound: Elizabeth I (obverse)

October 10, 2026Missale: Fol. 173v: Music for "Alleluia" etc. at beginning of Easter — Bartolommeo Caporali

Missale: Fol. 173v: Music for “Alleluia” etc. at beginning of Easter

October 10, 2026Buckle (loop) — Anonymous, Migration period

Buckle (loop)

October 10, 2026Five Pound Piece: Una, Guiding the Lion (reverse) — William Wyon

Five Pound Piece: Una, Guiding the Lion (reverse)

October 10, 2026Colletin — Germany

Colletin

October 10, 2026Half Pound: Crowned Shield of Arms (reverse) — England, Elizabeth I, 1558-1603

Half Pound: Crowned Shield of Arms (reverse)

October 10, 2026Missale: Fol. 180v: Music for various ordinary prayers — Bartolommeo Caporali

Missale: Fol. 180v: Music for various ordinary prayers

October 10, 2026

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