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Book of Hours (1300–1325)
Louis of Châtillon & Jeanne of Hainaut
Deluxe Facsimile Edition | Limited to 599 Copies
A Rare Medieval Masterpiece — Faithfully Reproduced
Amuseum-quality, full-size facsimile reproduction of a magnificent medieval Book of Hours created circa 1300–1325, attributed to the circle of Louis I of Châtillon (d. 1346) and Jeanne of Hainaut.
Originally produced in northeastern France, likely in the Artois region (possibly Arras), the original manuscript is celebrated for its exceptional illumination, abundant drolleries, and lively marginal hybrids that animate nearly every page.
Books of Hours were private devotional prayer books commissioned by wealthy lay patrons in medieval Europe, serving both as spiritual companions and prestigious luxury objects. This deluxe facsimile faithfully preserves the visual impact, scale, and craftsmanship of the original manuscript.
Historical Significance
Heraldic evidence links the manuscript to Louis of Châtillon and Jeanne of Hainaut.
The arms of Châtillon de Blois appear on folios 19r and 81v.
The arms of Hainaut appear throughout the borders.
Written in textura formata Gothic script.
Black ink text with red rubrics.
Illumination attributed to three distinct artistic hands.
Specifications
Language: Latin & Old French
Binding: Burgundy leatherbound
Pages: 246
Size: A4 (210 × 297 mm / 8.3 × 11.7 in)
Format: Full-size facsimile reproduction
Ideal For
Medieval manuscript collectors
Historians & scholars
Libraries & institutions
Luxury book collectors
Gifts of exceptional cultural value
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