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Medieval manuscript collection. -- [ca. 1200 - ca. 1460]. -- Manuscripts
are written in a variety of different hands on vellum. -- Title based on
content of collection.
One leaf from a bible, portion, in Latin, from the book of Isaiah. -- [13-?]. -- Illuminated letter "C", possibly French. One leaf, fragment of Celtic (?) ms., in Latin, with illuminated capitals on each side of the leaf. The leaf has been used as printer's waste inside the binding of another book - the marks of the paste down are clearly evident. Apparently a complete mnemonic guide to Gratian's Decretum, in 101 numbered lines, followed by 35 numbered "causa"; reference on the verso of the final leaf to the first letter of Blessed Jerome, on 4 large sheets of vellum. In Latin. Marks of being used as paste down clearly visible. Custodial marks of a previous repository present on each leaf. Rubrication of some capitals and marginal drolleries. One leaf from Book of Hours (use of Rouen?). -- [14-?]. -- In Latin. With illuminated letter "D" and red marginal ornamentation on one side, ornamented letters "E" and "I" and red and blue marginal ornamentation on the other side. Leaf is enclosed in double sided white board mount. Two leaves from (another) Book of Hours. -- [14-?]. -- French? In Latin. One leaf has an illuminated letter "Q" on one side and an illuminated "H" on the other, both highlighted with gold and with trailing floral ornamentation. The leaf is enclosed in a double sided white board mount. The second leaf has an illuminated letter "S" and has been enclosed in a single sided white board mount. One leaf from a bible. -- [12-?]. -- Italy? In Latin. Encased in a custom portfolio with string ties. Portfolio is marked "Latin Vulgate Bible, Italy, 1280 A.D." and bears the initials "G.T.W." Title based on content of the collection. See also the following bound manuscripts:
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