Important And Rare Liturgical Psalter, Spain, 16th Century (1550-1575)

IMPORTANT AND RARE LITURGICAL PSALTER, Spain, 16th century (1550-1575)Psalterium iuxta Romanum (Liturgical Psalter according to the Roman Rite)Latin (with Spanish additions), illuminated manuscript on parchment, Spain, circa 1550-1575123 ff., Roman liturgical script, various writing modules, brown and red inks (rubrics in red), graphite ruler, tabs marking the main textual divisions of the psalter, initials framed in black ink, initials painted in red or blue on a yellow watercolored background, sometimes with watercolored plant decoration, large initials (we count 67) 3 to 5 lines high introducing the main liturgical divisions, puzzle initials in blue and red ink with watercolored plant or floral motifs (flowers, trees), and various motifs such than a figure contemplating a flower. Monastic binding contemporary with the manuscript, in tan sheepskin on wooden boards, decorated with geometric motifs composed of blind-stamped fillets, a central navel and brass spandrels, brass clasps and a spine with four raised bands decorated with blind-stamped fillets. The lower cover of the spine is damaged; the boards are worn and the leather is cracked in places; the inner parchment is stained in places; the first leaf is reinforced with a strip of paper; some initials are erased. Leaf dimensions: 580 x 380 mm; binding dimensions: 610 x 410 mm. The style and layout of this manuscript suggest its origin in northern Spain. In any case, the presence at the end of the volume of a table of psalms, classified in alphabetical order and preceded by the inscription: "Index of the psalms contained in this psaltery, classified according to the alphabet", establishes a link with the Iberian world. This manuscript presents the text of the psalms with insertions of liturgical passages from the Proper of the Office (Ordinary of the Office) according to the liturgical seasons (Advent, Christmas, Septuagesima, Lent, Passion and Easter), indicated by rubrics.