Saint Peter 1626 Altar Missal Color Initial Woodcut

This small color initial (letter) woodcut was unfortunately trimmed from an original leaf of the Roman Missal "Ferdinandvs Dei Gratia s. Ecclesiae Coloniensis -- Ferdinand by God's Grace of the Church of Cologne" printed in Cologne, Germany, in 1626.  See below to look at full leafs & for other similar woodcuts

This woodcut would be a great scrapbooking item or just fantastic matted and framed. Consider what a great personalized gift this would be for someone special. 

This is just a fantastic piece of history!

 Initial woodcut is approx. 1-1/4" square on an approx. 2-1/2" square leaf

Condition:  This woodcut is 380+ years old and is in very good condition by any standard.  See photo.

Shipping costs:  My shipping costs are calculated on three factors - getting your item to you as quickly as possible, as cost effectively as possible, and as safely as possible.  I pride myself in providing optimal protection.  I use First Class or Priority Mail on most small items; Parcel Post on larger items; and Media Mail on books and magazines. You may request expedited shipment if you are willing to pay costs.

HistoryOnPaper

Item#414-9125F