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Leaf from Postille Majores Cum Questionibus, 1525

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 32
Identifier: Item 32

Scope and Contents

A leaf from "Postille Majores Cum Questionibus", "a book of devotions for the whole year, with many marginal notes and 300 questions on the Scriptures", by Pierre Balli. It was printed by Balli at Lyons in 1525. This is an example of the devotional books issued during the 16th Century in France. The illustrative woodcuts and ornamental initials blend with the gothic type and is generally known as the lettre de forme. This leaf is marked as Fo. XXXIIII on the recto side.

Dates

  • Creation: 1525

Conditions Governing Access

WMU Special Collections. Non-circulating. Contact department for access.

Extent

From the Collection: 4 boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Dimensions

6.6 x 9.65 in. (16.8 x 24.5 cm)

Repository Details

Part of the Western Michigan University Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Western Michigan University Libraries, Special Collections
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