Psalter fragment

This material is held atSenate House Library Archives, University of London

  • Reference
    • GB 96 MS 545
  • Dates of Creation
    • c1500
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • Latin
  • Physical Description
    • Single leaf

Scope and Content

Single paper leaf containing part of Psalm 118, 121-142, written as prose but with red capital letters marking the openings of all verse-lines. Possibly from Liège, North-East France, c1500.

Administrative / Biographical History

A medieval psalter usually comprised a Calendar, the 150 Psalms, and a collection of canticles and creeds. The three text-types worked together in the practice of the Divine Office, the Church's daily public prayer. When a psalter-book was intended for private use as well, other texts, such as prologues, hymns, or favourite prayers were added.

Arrangement

Single item.

Access Information

Access to this collection is unrestricted for the purpose of private study and personal research within the supervised environment and restrictions of the Library's Palaeography Room. Uncatalogued material may not be seen. Please contact the University Archivist for details.

Acquisition Information

Bought from Bondy in 1961.

Other Finding Aids

See R Watson 'Descriptive list of fragments of Medieval manuscripts in the University of London Library' (1976).

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

5½" x 3½". Initials in red and blue; red capitals; rubricated.

Archivist's Note

Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the RSLP AIM25 project.

Conditions Governing Use

Copies may be made, subject to the condition of the original. Copying must be undertaken by the Palaeography Room staff, who will need a minimum of 24 hours to process requests.

Geographical Names