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BOOK OF HOURS IN OLD CHURCH CYRILLIC TYPE, gilt lettered "Tchasovnik" on spine. N.d., but before 1829 (according to dated owner's entries in ms.). 4°. Old full cf. over thick wooden brds., w. blindstamped decorations on both sides, brass catches and 1 (of 2) leather hinged brass clasp. (Title fails?, in fine condition). NOTE:Book of hours, starting with instructions regarding praying in the evenings and mornings, etc. Printed in red and black on laid blueish paper. From the use of the Slavic ï this could well be an Ukrainian prayer book. - Sold w.a.f., not subject to return.

leiden, Pays-Bas