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The Opening Words of St. John - Book of Kells

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The Opening Words of St. John - Book of Kells

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The Opening Words of St. John's Gospel

Reproduction of The Book of Kells manuscript
Artist: Unknown
Dimensions: SS 12 1/2 x 9 1/2"
Provenance: National Bank of Ireland
Frame: Gold Wood Oriental Frame
Notes & Literature: The Book of Kells is an 9th century illuminated manuscript Gospel book in Latin, containing the four Gospels of the New Testament together with various prefatory texts and tables
Condition Report: In UV glassed frame. No defects noted. Some wear to gilding on frame.

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The Opening Words of St. John - Book of Kells

Name: The Opening Words of St. John - Book of Kells
SKU: 99926453
Price: 100 USD
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