Rosary of the life and passion of Jesus Christ

This material is held atCambridge University Library

  • Reference
    • GB 12 MS Add.3016
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1530
  • Language of Material
    • English .
  • Physical Description
    • 1 volume(s) 1 volume paper paper

Scope and Content

With illustrations on each leaf of the passion, engraved on copper by 'S'. The engravings are not laid on, but are printed on the full page. A note inserted by the donor gives the opinions of a keeper of prints at the British Museum, and of E. A. Bond, of the engravings. Couplets below each cut in the volume; prayer in Flemish on verso of each leaf; final prayer (fo. 55v) dated at end: 'Finis Anno 1530 F M B'.

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Acquisition Information

Purchased by Samuel Sandars in Crawford Street, London, before 1871. Presented to the Library by Sandars in 1876.

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