'Adam the Carthusian' — 15th century; English
MS. Bodl. 450
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
'Adam the Carthusian' — 15th century; English
Shelfmark
MS. Bodl. 450
Place of origin
English
Date
15th century
Language
Latin
Contents
Form
codex
Support
parchment
Physical extent
iv + 204 leaves
Decoration
Illuminated capitals.
Binding
Rough red leather on boards, clasps and bosses lost, contemporary Reading work.
Acquisition
Presented by William Burdet of Sonning, in 1608.
Provenance
Reading provenance rejected by MLGB (p. 158).
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