Book of Hours, in Netherlandish.
15th century Book of Hours in Netherlandish
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- ReferenceGB 338 MS 15
- Former ReferenceGB 338 MSS/015
- Dates of Creation1401-1500
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialDutch
- Physical Description125x85mm 1 volume Maroon leather binding. Rebound in c.1972.
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Note
This Book of Hours was created in Flanders in the 15th century. It is written in Netherlandish with decorated initials in red and blue throughout, two folios have gold and coloured illumination.
Other Finding Aids
Included in the publication: 'A handlist of the manuscript collection' , compiled by Brian Burch and Jenny Clark (Leicester University Library, 1998).
See also: Ker, N.R. ' Medieval manuscripts in British libraries ', (Clarendon Press, 1969-1983), Vol.III, pp.85-86.
Archivist's Note
Former reference MS015.
Description prepared by Andrew Lacey.