Manuscript Cutting
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Illuminated letter 'P' manuscript fragment (illuminated initials in red and blue), Italian, 15th century
Object details
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| Brief description | Illuminated letter 'P' manuscript fragment (illuminated initials in red and blue), Italian, 15th century |
| Object history | Purchased from Giovanni Piancastelli ("Sig. Prof. G. Piancastelli, Via Saragozza 10, Bologna") on 25 July 1912 as part of a group of 238 manuscript cuttings for the total sum of £20 (132 cuttings went to the Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design, known as E.I.D., and 106 were kept in the Circulation department). |
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| Accession number | CIRC.618-1912 |
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| Record created | April 17, 2013 |
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