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Statutes of the realm, Magna Carta
England, first quarter of the 14th century
MS M.1150. Fol. 136v

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In initial Q, one of two confronted men raises right hand; the other, standing next to building with open portal, extends left hand.
In lower margin, fantastic animal with object in mouth.
Text is beginning of Statute Concerning the Buying and Selling of Land.



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