(Q15891)
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Book of hours : for Sarum Use.
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Morocco bindings (Binding)--17th century
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Illuminated manuscripts--England--15th century
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Historiated initials--England--15th century
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Catholic Church--Prayers and devotions
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Manuscripts, Latin (Medieval and modern)--New Jersey--Princeton
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between 1410 and 1420
15. century
1410Gregorian
1420Gregorian
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Extent: 91 leaves : parchment, ill. ; 230 x 160 mm.
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Ms. codex.
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Middle English poem (21 lines) on fol. 91v. Incipit: Mary moder well ye be ...
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Layout: single column of 17 lines, but 18 lines on fols. 90v and 91r; ruled in lead point.
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Decoration: historiated initials (fols. 1r, 7v, 20r, 23v, 26r, 28r, 30r, 32r, 36r, 52r, and 74v).
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Origin: Written and illuminated in Southwest England, probably at Exeter, for use there, as indicated by the inclusion of St. Affra in the Litany (fol. 48).
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Possibly made for a cleric in England (Exeter?); traces of a circular book stamp on inside front cover and on fly-leaf; obtained by William H. Scheide, Apr. 29, 1965, from Mrs. Annie L. Wiggins of Philadelphia.
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8 November 2023
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8 November 2023
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