Florence: rubric 'Incipit psalterium componitum secundum morem et ordinem Vallis Umbrose' (p. 1); the litany includes Salvius, ‘Sancte pater Benedicte’, John (Gualbert?), and Reparata; Benedict and Salvius are emphasised in the Sanctorale (pp. 269, 407); inscribed, 17th century, ‘De s(an)c(t)o
Florence: rubric 'Incipit psalterium componitum secundum morem et ordinem Vallis Umbrose' (p. 1); the litany includes Salvius, ‘Sancte pater Benedicte’, John (Gualbert?), and Reparata; Benedict and Salvius are emphasised in the Sanctorale (pp. 269, 407); inscribed, 17th century, ‘De s(an)c(t)o
Florence: rubric 'Incipit psalterium componitum secundum morem et ordinem Vallis Umbrose' (p. 1); the litany includes Salvius, ‘Sancte pater Benedicte’, John (Gualbert?), and Reparata; Benedict and Salvius are emphasised in the Sanctorale (pp. 269, 407); inscribed, 17th century, ‘De s(an)c(t)o
Florence: rubric 'Incipit psalterium componitum secundum morem et ordinem Vallis Umbrose' (p. 1); the litany includes Salvius, ‘Sancte pater Benedicte’, John (Gualbert?), and Reparata; Benedict and Salvius are emphasised in the Sanctorale (pp. 269, 407); inscribed, 17th century, ‘De s(an)c(t)o
Florence: rubric 'Incipit psalterium componitum secundum morem et ordinem Vallis Umbrose' (p. 1); the litany includes Salvius, ‘Sancte pater Benedicte’, John (Gualbert?), and Reparata; Benedict and Salvius are emphasised in the Sanctorale (pp. 269, 407); inscribed, 17th century, ‘De s(an)c(t)o
44v). Large initials in gold on blue and red grounds, with foliate extensions into the margins. Libellus de Canonizatione sanctorum John Morton (d. 1500), administrator and archbishop of Canterbury: owned by him while bishop of Ely (1478-1486), perhaps when he
44v). Large initials in gold on blue and red grounds, with foliate extensions into the margins. Libellus de Canonizatione sanctorum John Morton (d. 1500), administrator and archbishop of Canterbury: owned by him while bishop of Ely (1478-1486), perhaps when he
44v). Large initials in gold on blue and red grounds, with foliate extensions into the margins. Libellus de Canonizatione sanctorum John Morton (d. 1500), administrator and archbishop of Canterbury: owned by him while bishop of Ely (1478-1486), perhaps when he
Detail of decorated initial. Large initials in red with penwork decoration (ff. 52v, 54). From f. 76, large puzzle initials in red and black, large simple initials in red, and paraphs in red. Highlighting of letters in red. Miscellany,
Detail of puzzle initials. Large initials in red with penwork decoration (ff. 52v, 54). From f. 76, large puzzle initials in red and black, large simple initials in red, and paraphs in red. Highlighting of letters in red. Miscellany,
red. Lectionary, including the life and miracles of saint Kyneburga in Gloucester, imperfect The Augustinian priory of St Mary and John the Baptist, Lanthony : evidence of the liturgy (see Ker 1964). ? Richard Graves (b. 1677, d.1729), antiquary: note
of northern saints in red, e.g. Cuthbert (20 March), and his translation (4 Sept., with an octave), Wilfrid (24 April), John of Beverley (7 May); in plain ink are William of York (8 June), Carileffus (1 July), the rare Boisil
Extracts (ff. 33v-52) Written in 1545: colophon ( f. 358).The monastery of St Catherine, Mount Sinai: inscription (f. 1). ? John Spencer Smith, minister plenipotentiary to Turkey: sale catalogue notices that the manuscript was 'collected by one of His Majesty's
Extracts (ff. 33v-52) Written in 1545: colophon ( f. 358).The monastery of St Catherine, Mount Sinai: inscription (f. 1). ? John Spencer Smith, minister plenipotentiary to Turkey: sale catalogue notices that the manuscript was 'collected by one of His Majesty's
hind-quarters of a lion, collared, chained, and ringed or (f. 158v), inscribed twice 'the Lorde Morley's best' (ff. 157v, 158). John Messe, binder: inscribed twice by the same hand as above 'Iohannes Meese me ligavit', late 15th century (f. 158).The
hind-quarters of a lion, collared, chained, and ringed or (f. 158v), inscribed twice 'the Lorde Morley's best' (ff. 157v, 158). John Messe, binder: inscribed twice by the same hand as above 'Iohannes Meese me ligavit', late 15th century (f. 158).The
Detail of a miniature of burning costumes of the 'hommes sauvages' during a masked dance in Paris, at the beginning of chapter 32. Includes a volume 4 of the 'Chroniques' of Froissart, covering the period 1389-1400, preceded by a
colours and gold. Musical notation (ecphonetic).Contents:Daily readings in John (ff. 1-65v);Saturday-Sunday readings in Matthew (ff. 66v-103);Saturday-Sunday readings in Luke (ff. 104-143);Saturday-Sunday readings in Mark (ff. 143v-187);Holy Week readings (ff. 187v-245v);Synaxarion (ff. 246-359).f. 66 is a blank leaf.The portrait of Luke
colours and gold. Musical notation (ecphonetic).Contents:Daily readings in John (ff. 1-65v);Saturday-Sunday readings in Matthew (ff. 66v-103);Saturday-Sunday readings in Luke (ff. 104-143);Saturday-Sunday readings in Mark (ff. 143v-187);Holy Week readings (ff. 187v-245v);Synaxarion (ff. 246-359).f. 66 is a blank leaf.The portrait of Luke
Detail of a miniature of the execution of Bethisach, at the beginning of chapter 7. Includes a volume 4 of the 'Chroniques' of Froissart, covering the period 1389-1400, preceded by a list of contents (ff. 2-5v).According to Kren and