Madonna woodcut with the music, right side up, with several different parts including Discant, Alto and Bass.

Closeup of woodcut image.

Music to my Eyes

I'd never seen this anonymous woodcut in a 1491 book at #NewberryLibrary (Inc. 571) or the music it is part of anywhere previously... has anyone else? Beautiful addition in any case!
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#BookWaste

Green silk and embroidered flower purse.

Manuscript fragments inside the purse!

I Generally DESPISE Purses

But for this 17th c. Italian confection with 14th or 15th c. recycled manuscript fragments inside, I'll make an exception.
Brilliant new acquisition at #BostonPublicLibrary!

#BooksInThings #BookWaste #ManuscriptWaste #pockets
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