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MATTHEW 1:1-8 + Jerome’s Prologue to Matthew. “The Beginning of the Promise” (1:1). Printed in Venice by Johann Herbort, 1484; very thin fine linen-rag paper, translucent. Ref: Goff 580. Size: 9.5″ x 6.6″. SUPERIOR CONDITION; very slight smudging to lower margin. 3 HUGE hand-painted initials. COA on “gold-leaf” premium paper w. gold seal. This, the first leaf in the NT, is usually found in less than Fine condition, so this one is exceptional not only as to condition but as to content. Leaf and COA set in premium, museum-quality Bifold Portfolio: black linen cloth cover w. burgundy silk moire lining. Free Priority Shipping. A PREMIER leaf!
