Thomas More — c. 1555; English
MS. Bodl. 431
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Thomas More — c. 1555; English
Shelfmark
MS. Bodl. 431
Date
c. 1555
Language
Latin
Middle English (1100-1500)
Contents
Form
codex
Support
paper
Decoration
Good initials in pen. Written in various fine scripts. The capitals have the motto 'Vivat Maria Regina', etc. (Pächt and Alexander iii. 1195)
Acquisition
This volume appears to represent the 'Anonymi sermo de Passione MSS', a folio volume which came to the Library between 1605 and 1611.
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Title
Works by sir Thomas More
Shelfmark
MS. Bodl. 431
Summary
Works by sir Thomas More
Date
Written about A.D. 1555
Language
Latin
English
Physical facet
On paper, with some pen-and-ink ornamental capitals
Physical extent
234 Leaves
Custodial history
Manuscript 650 acquired by the Bodleian Library
Acquisition
This volume appears to represent the 'Anonymi sermo de Passione MSS', a folio volume which came to the Library between 1605 and 1611.
Subject
Literature
Politicians
16th century
