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William of Nassington — 15th century, second quarter; England

MS. Hatton 19

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Title

William of Nassington — 15th century, second quarter; England

Shelfmark

MS. Hatton 19

Place of origin

England

Date

15th century, second quarter

Language

Middle English (1100-1500)

Contents

William of Nassington Speculum vitae

Form

codex

Support

parchment

Physical extent

96leaves

Hands

Written by Thomas Doule, fol. 94v: ' Nomen scriptoris Thomas Doule plenus A. M. O. R. I. S '

Decoration

Initials

Border

Binding

White leather on boards, with two clasps, one lost, contemporary (original?) English work but re-backed

Acquisition

Bought in 1671 by the Bodleian through the London bookseller Robert Scot (b. in or before 1632, d. 1709/1710); see Summary Catalogue, vol. 2, part 2, p. 801

Provenance

'... deryngton' (?) on back cover

Christopher, first Baron Hatton (d. 1670)

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  • William, of Nassington

  • Doule, Thomas, fl. c. 1425-50

  • Hatton, Christopher Hatton, Baron, 1605-1670

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