John Gower — 15th century, middle; England
MS. Arch. Selden. B. 11
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
John Gower — 15th century, middle; England
Shelfmark
MS. Arch. Selden. B. 11
Place of origin
England
Date
15th century, middle
Language
Latin
Middle English (1100-1500)
Contents
Form
codex
Support
Mixed paper and parchment (fols 6 and 9 a parchment bifolium near centre of first quire but with a paper bifolium between) but thereafter only paper ( Late Medieval English Scribes)
Physical extent
i x 170leaves
Decoration
Illuminated capitals
Acquisition
Acquired by the Bodleian in 1659
Provenance
On the front pastedown, 'Ed-us Smythe gen' hunc librum possidit' and 'ffor master doctor Martyne at ys'; owned by Edwarde Smythe and 'Edmundus Smyth generosus', 16th century (cf. Late Medieval English Scribes)
John Selden, 1584–1654
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Title
The Confessio Amantis of John Gower
Shelfmark
MS. Arch. Selden. B. 11
Summary
The Confessio Amantis of John Gower, in the first recension. At end are the pieces beginning 'Quam cinxere' and 'Quia vnusquisque
Date
Written about the middle of the 15th century
Language
Latin
English
Physical facet
On paper, in double columns, with illuminated capitals, etc.
Physical extent
170 Leaves
Custodial history
Owned by 'Edwarde (or Edmunde) Smythe' in the 16th cent.
Manuscript 3371 acquired by the Bodleian Library
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Collection contents
The Confessio Amantis of John Gower
