Gervase of Canterbury — 15th century, second quarter; England
MS. Bodl. Rolls 6
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Gervase of Canterbury — 15th century, second quarter; England
Shelfmark
MS. Bodl. Rolls 6
Associated place
England
Place of origin
England
Date
15th century, second quarter
Language
Anglo-Norman
Latin
Contents
Form
roll
Support
parchment
Physical extent
A roll of twenty-six membranes (one modern)
Decoration
Good miniatures, e.g. Adam and Eve
Summary Catalogue: There are some illuminated medallions, and many coats of arms in colour, from Brutus onward
Summary Catalogue: a circular diagram of England divided among eight nations
Binding
In a cloth box 16.25 in. x 4.125 x 4.25 in.
Acquisition
Very faintly visible: 'Ex dono Henrici Savilii de Banke prope Halifax ' by bequest in 1617 (see p. 165 of no. 8620 Langbaine's Adversaria)
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