Prothro B-108

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Subject

Description

Whereas most manuscript Books of Hours were illuminated with colorful miniatures, printed editions such as this one were embellished with metalcut illustrations and decorative borders.

Creator

Pigouchet, Philippe, active 15th century–16th century, printer and Vostre, Simon, active 1488–1520, publisher.

Source

Prothro B-108. [BOOK OF HOURS. Latin, for Roman Use]. Horae Beatae Virginis Mariae, ad usum Romanum. Printed on vellum. Paris: Philippe Pigouchet for Simon Vostre, 22 August 1498. From The Elizabeth Perkins Prothro Bible Collection

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Bindings

Format

Displayed as .jpg

Language

Latin

Type

Illustrated vellum printed book

Collection

Invention and Discovery: Printed Books from Fifteenth-Century Europe

Citation

Pigouchet, Philippe, active 15th century–16th century, printer and Vostre, Simon, active 1488–1520, publisher., “Prothro B-108,” Bridwell Library Special Collections Exhibitions, accessed January 14, 2026, https://bridwell.omeka.net/items/show/1318.