John Mirk — 15th century; English
MS. Douce 108
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
John Mirk — 15th century; English
Shelfmark
MS. Douce 108
Date
15th century
Language
Middle English (1100-1500)
Contents
Form
codex
Support
paper
Physical extent
iv + 358pages
Acquisition
Bequeathed to the Bodleian in 1834
Provenance
Francis Douce, 1757–1834
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Title
An incomplete Festial by John Mirk, with no title, containing forty-four sermons and prologue
Shelfmark
MS. Douce 108
Summary
The signatures show breaks after fols. 174, 190, 204, 282, but the book does not seem to be imperfect.
On fol. 204v is 'Mary mircy, quod J. M.' at end of a contemporary addition. Fol. 1 is injured. [Author's name Mirkus?].
Date
written in the 15th cent.
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper
Physical extent
358 pages
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Collection contents
An incomplete Festial by John Mirk, with no title, containing forty-four sermons and prologue
