Vulgate Bible. Complete, except for the beginning of the Prologue.
13th century Vulgate Bible
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- ReferenceGB 338 MS 7
- Former ReferenceGB 338 MSS/007
- Dates of Creation1201-1300
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialLatin
- Physical Description254x180mm 1 volume Leather spine with wooden boards
Scope and Content
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Acquisition Information
Donated by Mr. Caleb Robjohns, purchased from Harry H. Peach.
Note
The Bible was probably created in England and is in small script with red and blue illumination, on parchment. It was rebound in August 1907 by J.S. Bates.
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 MS007.
Description prepared by Andrew Lacey.