13th century AD. A vellum leaf from a Latin bible, each side with dense lettre bâtarde text in two columns of 44 lines; letters and Roman numerals highlighted in red and blue ink, decorative flourishes in the central margins on both sides; recto with a decorated initial 'E' executed in red, white, green and blue tempera and liquid gold with frame and perching bird (trimmed); recto with blue capitals 'A' and 'Q', verso with 'L' and 'S'; drypoint page ruling visible; the text from Leviticus chapter 3. 2.77 grams, 19.5 x 14.5cm (7 3/4 x 5 3/4"). Ex North London gentleman; formerly in a private collection formed between 1990 and 2000.