• Historiated initial 'Q'(uid) with David and Goliath, at the beginning of Psalm 51., Psalter, with a calendar (ff. 1-6v), Psalms, imperfect (ff. 7-190v), and Canticles, hymns and prayers

1708), Church of England clergyman and antiquary: sold to Edward Harley with the rest of his collection through his nephew John Batteley on 5 November 1723.The Harley Collection, formed by Robert Harley (b. 1661, d. 1724), 1st earl of Oxford

• Illuminated initial 'D'(ixit) with white lions, at the beginning of Psalm 52., Psalter, with a calendar (ff. 1-6v), Psalms, imperfect (ff. 7-190v), and Canticles, hymns and prayers

1708), Church of England clergyman and antiquary: sold to Edward Harley with the rest of his collection through his nephew John Batteley on 5 November 1723.The Harley Collection, formed by Robert Harley (b. 1661, d. 1724), 1st earl of Oxford

• Historiated initial 'S'(alvum) at the beginning of Psalm 68, with Christ blessing and a man below with two demons., Psalter, with a calendar (ff. 1-6v), Psalms, imperfect (ff. 7-190v), and Canticles, hymns and prayers

1708), Church of England clergyman and antiquary: sold to Edward Harley with the rest of his collection through his nephew John Batteley on 5 November 1723.The Harley Collection, formed by Robert Harley (b. 1661, d. 1724), 1st earl of Oxford

• Historiated initial 'C'(onfitebor) with a monk writing., Psalter, with a calendar (ff. 1-6v), Psalms, imperfect (ff. 7-190v), and Canticles, hymns and prayers

1708), Church of England clergyman and antiquary: sold to Edward Harley with the rest of his collection through his nephew John Batteley on 5 November 1723.The Harley Collection, formed by Robert Harley (b. 1661, d. 1724), 1st earl of Oxford

• Puzzle initial 'S'(umtyme) with pen-flourishing at the beginning of the prologue., The Prose Brut Chronicle of England (extended version to 1430), including John Page's poem 'The Siege of Rouen'

(f. 1, damaged). Initials in blue with red pen-flourishing. The Prose Brut Chronicle of England (extended version to 1430), including John Page's poem 'The Siege of Rouen' Pressmarks '96' and 'I7' (f. 1).Henry ?Brayne, 16th century: inscribed 'Thys whas wryttyn

• Miniature of George and the dragon; historiated initial 'G' with lion rampant and borders with foliate decoration., Book of Hours, Use of Sarum

devotion. Inscribed, 17th century: 'John Brooks' (f. 1). Inscribed, 17th century: 'Thomas Standlij of Trim' (f. 78). Robert Dale of Stratford-on-Avon, 17th century: inscribed with his name (ff. 16, 18), and the name of his cousin John Dale (f. 16).

• Miniature of the martyrdom of Thomas Becket, archbishop of Canterbury, decorated initial 'G'(aude) and foliate borders including an eagle, at the beginning of his suffrage, struck through in accordance with suppression of the cult under Henry VIII., Book of Hours, Use of Sarum

devotion. Inscribed, 17th century: 'John Brooks' (f. 1). Inscribed, 17th century: 'Thomas Standlij of Trim' (f. 78). Robert Dale of Stratford-on-Avon, 17th century: inscribed with his name (ff. 16, 18), and the name of his cousin John Dale (f. 16).

• Detail of a miniature of the Nativity, decorated initial 'D'(eus) and foliate borders including a cock, at the beginning of Terce in the Hours of the Virgin., Book of Hours, Use of Sarum

devotion. Inscribed, 17th century: 'John Brooks' (f. 1). Inscribed, 17th century: 'Thomas Standlij of Trim' (f. 78). Robert Dale of Stratford-on-Avon, 17th century: inscribed with his name (ff. 16, 18), and the name of his cousin John Dale (f. 16).

• Illuminated initial 'M' with the arms of Thomas of Brotherton, earl of Norfolk, ancestor of John Mowbray, 2nd duke of Norfolk., The Regiment of Princes (De Regimine Principum) (index Regement of Princes, The Government of Princes)

Thomas of Brotherton, earl of Norfolk, ancestor of John Mowbray, 2nd duke of Norfolk. Numerous inscriptions on f. 99. 1 presentation miniature in colours and gold (f. 37). 1 marginal drawing of the head of the royal figure in leadpoint

• Miniature of Prince Henry offering or receiving the book (the kneeling man is perhaps John Mowbray, 2nd Duke of Norfolk); and an illuminated initial 'H'(ye) with the arms of the Mowbray familly., The Regiment of Princes (De Regimine Principum) (index Regement of Princes, The Government of Princes)

the book (the kneeling man is perhaps John Mowbray, 2nd Duke of Norfolk); and an illuminated initial 'H'(ye) with the arms of the Mowbray familly. Numerous inscriptions on f. 99. 1 presentation miniature in colours and gold (f. 37). 1

• Detail of decorated initial., Historia Anglorum

Mary, Southwick, Hampshire, 13th century: ownership inscriptions (ff. 2v-3, 10v, 58v-59, 67, 69v, 84v-85, 161); borrowed from the priory by John Leland in c. 1533 (see discussion Carley 2001).Inscribed '95' (1st parchment flyleaf).Lord William Howard, 1589 (b. 1563, d. 1640),

• Detail of inscription., Historia Anglorum

Mary, Southwick, Hampshire, 13th century: ownership inscriptions (ff. 2v-3, 10v, 58v-59, 67, 69v, 84v-85, 161); borrowed from the priory by John Leland in c. 1533 (see discussion Carley 2001).Inscribed '95' (1st parchment flyleaf).Lord William Howard, 1589 (b. 1563, d. 1640),

• Detail of a miniature of the Annunciation., Book of Hours, Use of Sarum (the 'Hours of the Umfray Family')

of Hours, Use of Sarum (the 'Hours of the Umfray Family') Erased entries in the calendar commemorating the marriage of John and Eleanor Umfray in 1453 and the birth of their daughter Joan in the following year: 'Nata fuit Johanna

• Detail of a miniature of the Nativity., Book of Hours, Use of Sarum (the 'Hours of the Umfray Family')

of Hours, Use of Sarum (the 'Hours of the Umfray Family') Erased entries in the calendar commemorating the marriage of John and Eleanor Umfray in 1453 and the birth of their daughter Joan in the following year: 'Nata fuit Johanna

• Detail of a miniature of the Visitation., Book of Hours, Use of Sarum (the 'Hours of the Umfray Family')

of Hours, Use of Sarum (the 'Hours of the Umfray Family') Erased entries in the calendar commemorating the marriage of John and Eleanor Umfray in 1453 and the birth of their daughter Joan in the following year: 'Nata fuit Johanna

• Detail of a miniature of the Crucifixion., Book of Hours, Use of Sarum (the 'Hours of the Umfray Family')

of Hours, Use of Sarum (the 'Hours of the Umfray Family') Erased entries in the calendar commemorating the marriage of John and Eleanor Umfray in 1453 and the birth of their daughter Joan in the following year: 'Nata fuit Johanna

• Detail of historiated initial of a nun., Book of Hours, Use of Sarum (the 'Hours of the Umfray Family')

of Hours, Use of Sarum (the 'Hours of the Umfray Family') Erased entries in the calendar commemorating the marriage of John and Eleanor Umfray in 1453 and the birth of their daughter Joan in the following year: 'Nata fuit Johanna

• Miniature of the Adoration of the Magi, illuminated initial 'D'(eus) and foliate borders, at the beginning of Sext in the Hours of the Virgin., Book of Hours, Use effaced, probably Rouen

contemporary value) under the Act of Parliament that also established the British Museum; the Harley manuscripts form one of the foundation collections of the British Library. Adoration of the Magi Master of Sir John Fastolf Rouen France, N. E. (Rouen)

• Miniature of the Flight into Egypt, illuminated initial 'D'(eus) and foliate borders, at the beginning of Vespers in the Hours of the Virgin., Book of Hours, Use effaced, probably Rouen

their contemporary value) under the Act of Parliament that also established the British Museum; the Harley manuscripts form one of the foundation collections of the British Library. Flight into Egypt Master of Sir John Fastolf Rouen France, N. E. (Rouen)

• Miniature of Pentecost, decorated initial 'D'(omine) and foliate borders, at the beginning of the Hours of the Holy Spirit., Book of Hours, Use effaced, probably Rouen

fraction of their contemporary value) under the Act of Parliament that also established the British Museum; the Harley manuscripts form one of the foundation collections of the British Library. Pentecost Master of Sir John Fastolf Rouen France, N. E. (Rouen)