Officium Hebdomadae Sanctae,

This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru

  • Reference
    • GB 210 NLW MS 21879C [RESTRICTED ACCESS].
  • Alternative Id.
      (alternative) vtls004282322
      (alternative) (WlAbNL)0000282322
  • Dates of Creation
    • [15 cent., first ½].
  • Language of Material
    • Latin.
  • Physical Description
    • i, 80 ff. : Parchment ; 270 x 195 mm. (written space 180 x 135 mm.). Bound in quarter green calf, tooled in blind, 18/19 cents.
  • Location
    • ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
      DE/SOUTH SA/OPEN SHELVES

Scope and Content

The four gospels of the passion as sung in Holy Week followed by the Exultet and other chants for the blessing of candles at the Easter Vigil. Written in a large textura, music on staves throughout. A large illuminated initial at the beginning of each gospel and other smaller illuminated initials.

Access Information

Access to the original manuscript by authorised permission only. Readers are directed to use surrogate copies.

Acquisition Information

Sotheby's (sold by the executors of Brigadier W. G. Carr - see NLW MS 21878E); London; Purchased at auction, lot 72; 7 December 1982

Note

Title based on contents.

Preferred citation: NLW MS 21879C [RESTRICTED ACCESS].

Other Finding Aids

The contents of NLW MSS 21701-22852 are indexed in greater detail in Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, vol. 8 (Aberystwyth, 1999).

Alternative Form Available

Available on microfilm at the Library.

Conditions Governing Use

Usual copyright laws apply.

Custodial History

Ownership inscriptions of the Celestine abbey of St Peter of Luxembourg, Avignon, 17 cent., once with date 1676, on ff. 4 and 78 recto-verso; perhaps written there (but cf. f. 77 verso 'Respice ... imperatorem nostrum'). Owned by William Carr (1863-1925).

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