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Royal 15 E IV f. 14 Edward IV
Edward IV
Description: Miniature of Edward IV enthroned, wearing the order of the Golden Fleece, receiving the book from Jean Wavrin, with a full border containing the royal arms of England encircled by the Garter and supported by two white lions, and a knight holding a banner with the motto 'Honny soit qui mal y pense'; and an illuminated initial 'E'(douard), at the beginning of the prologue. 
Origin: Netherlands, S. (Bruges) 
Attribution: Master of the London Wavrin 


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