13th century Vulgate Bible

This material is held atUniversity of Leicester Special Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 338 MS 7
  • Former Reference
    • GB 338 MSS/007
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1201-1300
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • Latin
  • Physical Description
    • 254x180mm 1 volume Leather spine with wooden boards

Scope and Content

Vulgate Bible. Complete, except for the beginning of the Prologue.

Access Information

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Researchers are required to book an appointment before their visit, through specialcollections@le.ac.uk or 0116 252 2056.

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.