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LIVRES d'HEURES illuminated manuscript including a MESSE de MARIAGE, Bouasse Lebel et Massin. Good condition.

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LIVRES d'HEURES illuminated manuscript including a MESSE de MARIAGE, Bouasse Lebel et Massin. Good condition.

Estimate 300 - 400 EUR

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