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Leon Andersen

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

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Banner — Spain

Banner

October 10, 2026Powder Flask — France, late 16th-early 17th century

Powder Flask

October 10, 2026Banner Head in the Form of a Fleur-de-lys — France

Banner Head in the Form of a Fleur-de-lys

October 10, 2026Repoussé Gold Clasp — Europe

Repoussé Gold Clasp

October 10, 2026Hours of Charles the Noble, King of Navarre (1361-1425): fol. 60v, Text — Master of the Brussels Initials and Associates

Hours of Charles the Noble, King of Navarre (1361-1425): fol. 60v, Text

October 10, 2026Buckle — Anonymous, 6th century

Buckle

October 10, 2026Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Spain: Fol. 109r — Master of the First Prayerbook of Maximillian

Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Spain: Fol. 109r

October 10, 2026Hours of Charles the Noble, King of Navarre (1361-1425): fol. 31r, Text — Master of the Brussels Initials and Associates

Hours of Charles the Noble, King of Navarre (1361-1425): fol. 31r, Text

October 10, 2026Hours of Charles the Noble, King of Navarre (1361-1425): fol. 50r, Text — Master of the Brussels Initials and Associates

Hours of Charles the Noble, King of Navarre (1361-1425): fol. 50r, Text

October 10, 2026Fol. 76v, Joshua, historiated initial E, Joshua with a scroll kneeling before God — Anonymous, 13th century

Fol. 76v, Joshua, historiated initial E, Joshua with a scroll kneeling before God

October 10, 2026

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