Three manuscripts describing novitiate ceremonies of female novices taking the veil in Benedictine convents. [Southern Netherlands, 1731-1766). In good condition.
Estimation :
200 / 300
Adjudication :
260 €
Description
1. "Sermoenÿen [= Ceremonie] vande Crosse; inde cleedinghe der nouitien". [Southern Netherlands], 1766, Dutch ms. on paper, c. 15,5 x 10,5 cm, cont. vellumcovered boards with loop fastening on beads (1 gone), silk marker, [10] ff., written in red & black ink. F. [10]v: "1766 ... Sr. Marie Placida Bens". 2. "La maniere de recevoir femme ou fille dans l'ordre sacré du tres S. pere Benoit & de leurs donner l'habit". [Southern Netherlands?], 1731, French and Latin ms. on paper, c. 19,5 x 15 cm, cont. wr. (loose), [11] ff., written in red & black ink. 3. "Maniere de recevoir femme ou fille dans l'ordre sacré du tres saint pere Benôit [!], et de leurs donner l'habit [and : Maniere de recevoir une soeur à la profession sous la regle de nôtre s. pere Benôit]". [Southern Netherlands], 1731, French and Latin ms. on paper, c. 18,5 x 12 cm, cont. gilt calf (rubbed), 26 ff. numbered [6]-15-[3], pp. 16-32, [11] pp., cont. gilt calf (rubbed).
