15th century Book of Hours

This material is held atUniversity of Leicester Special Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 338 MS 14
  • Former Reference
    • GB 338 MSS/014
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1401-1500
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • Latin
  • Physical Description
    • 80x55mm 1 volume 19th century binding

Scope and Content

Book of Hours

Access Information

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Note

This Book of Hours was created in Italy for use in the Diocese of Verona in the 15th century. It is written in Latin and illuminated.

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 MS014.

Description prepared by Andrew Lacey.

Geographical Names

Verona