Petrus, Comestor, active 12th century — 13th century, beginning; France.
University College MS. 112
University College, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Petrus, Comestor, active 12th century — 13th century, beginning; France.
Shelfmark
University College MS. 112
Place of origin
France.
Date
13th century, beginning
Language
Latin
Contents
Form
codex
Support
vellum
Decoration
Illuminated."Fine historiated and other initials. Good penwork initials." (Alexander and Temple, p. 65)
Binding
14th-century doeskin over wooden boards to text block, parallel raised bands.
Provenance
"The will of Stephanus atte Roche, vicar of Fen Ditton, Cambs., 1381, formerly lining the upper cover of the binding, is now University College MS. 192, fol. 29." (Alexander and Temple)
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