John Chrysostom — 12th century, second half; England (?)
MS. Bodl. 295
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
John Chrysostom — 12th century, second half; England (?)
Shelfmark
MS. Bodl. 295
Place of origin
England (?)
Date
12th century, second half
Language
Latin
Contents
Form
codex
Support
parchment
Physical extent
102 leaves
Decoration
Fine decorative initials
Binding
White leather on boards, with two clasps, one old with a leather tag, English 14th century (?) work, worn (Summary Catalogue). 'Original boards and sewing' (Pächt and Alexander).
Usual chain mark. Two straps remain, one complete with metal clasp and thong to tie on to a nail on the backboard, the other lacking the thong ( MLGB3)
Acquisition
Presented by the dean and chapter of Windsor in 1612
Provenance
Windsor, Berkshire, Royal collegiate chapel of St George: Pressmark "D H" at head of fol. 1r.
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