Biblia Sacra Latina. (DS2134) (Q10903)
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Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from University of Oregon (99900468584301852, MS 028)
- Bible.
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | Biblia Sacra Latina. (DS2134) |
Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from University of Oregon (99900468584301852, MS 028) |
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Bible.
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Burgess, Edward Sandford, 1855-1928
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Burgess, Julia
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Williams, Theodore, Rev
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Manuscripts, Latin (medieval and modern)
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Bible--Latin--Vulgate
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Manuscrits médiévaux--Oregon--Eugene
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Manuscripts, Medieval--Oregon--Eugene
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between 1250 and 1300?
13. century
1250Gregorian
1300Gregorian
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Extent: 347 leaves : parchment ; 124 x 166 mm bound to 125 x 174 mm
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Cover monogram "TW" (Theodore Williams). The name I. N. Bagnall is written in pencil on the front flyleaf. Obtained by Edward Sandford Burgess from Thomas Thorp, London.
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Manuscript codex.
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Title devised by cataloger.
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Note on inside front cover: "This beautiful MS. is written in very minute characters upon the most delicate abortive vellum. The initials are illuminated and embellished with grotesque ornaments. It is a monument of the skill and patience of the writer."
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Origin: "On the leaf before the MS. commences is a note in a 14th c. hand, 9 lines, in red and black, giving rules for finding the date of Easter from 1350 onward. Also on this leaf the 14th c. owner's name apparently appeared, but has been erased; there remains a note that the MS. cost him 19 florins...Also a further note for finding the date of Easter occurs on the last leaf...repeating the...
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Layout: Double columns of 57 lines each, ruled by lead point. Page titles in alternate red and blue above text; chapter indicated at side by Roman numerals. No signatures or catchwords.
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Script: Minute (1 mm high) Gothic script in brown ink with rubrication. The size is typical of the 13th century, versus the large works of the 12th century (per Sir Edward Maunde Thompson (1840-1929) in Introduction to Greek and Latin Paleography). Includes corrections by another scribe. The uncrossed '7' for 'et' indicates Italian origin. However, the script also shows French influence. The...
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Decoration: Illuminated with large initials in gold paint (not leaf) and tarnished silver leaf, blue, red, and green with white tracery. Designs include human faces, grotesque animals, and interlaced vines and strapwork. Capital letters in red and blue. Text pages have runner in alternating letters of blue and red.
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Binding: Dark green morocco over boards, blind-stamped in diagonal mesh. Gold tooled paneling with corner fleurons inside covers. Deeply tooled gilt crest with monogram TW (Theodore Williams) on front cover; armorial design on back. On six-paneled spine: 'S. S. BIBLIA LATINA. CODEX ANTIQUUS. SUPRA MEMBRANIS'. Gilt and gauffered edges. Two flyleaves of newer, heavier parchment. Text has been...
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Shelfmark: Eugene, OR, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon, MS 028.
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24 September 2023
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24 September 2023
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