13th century AD. A vellum leaf from a Latin bible, each side with dense lettre bâtarde text in two columns of 44 lines; the text from the Vulgate, illumination of key letters and roman numerals in red and blue ink; decorative flourishes in red ink in the central and side margins on both sides; drypoint ruling visible; textual marginalia. 2.42 grams, 19.5 x 13.5cm (7 3/4 x 5 1/4"). Ex North London gentleman; formerly in a private collection formed between 1990 and 2000.