Ambrose — 15th century, middle; Netherlands
MS. Bodl. 478
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Ambrose — 15th century, middle; Netherlands
Shelfmark
MS. Bodl. 478
Place of origin
Netherlands
Date
15th century, middle
Language
Latin
Contents
Form
codex
Support
parchment
Physical extent
i + 62 leaves
Decoration
Good decorative initials. (Pächt and Alexander i. 216)
Binding
Stamped leather on boards with chamfered edges, clasp lost, 15th cent. Dutch work.
Acquisition
Acquired not later than 1602.
Provenance
Doesburg, Holland, Brothers of the Common Life: 'Liber domus clericorum in Doesborch', 15th cent.
William James, -1617: 'Sent by John Gibson to doctear James the 30 of October, and gott at the wininge [?] of Dospero [i.e. Doesborch?] in Gylderland', about A.D. 1600.
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