Peter of Poitiers — c. 1420–1430; England
MS. Barlow 53 (R)
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Peter of Poitiers — c. 1420–1430; England
Shelfmark
MS. Barlow 53 (R)
Place of origin
England
Date
c. 1420–1430
Language
Middle English (1100-1500)
Contents
Form
roll
Support
parchment
Decoration
Fine miniatures, including depictions of Adam and Eve, Noah, and Abraham and Isaac
Fine diagrams
Fine borders
Fine initials
Acquisition
Bequeathed to the Bodleian in 1691 by Thomas Barlow (Summary Catalogue, Vol. 2 Part 2, p. 1043)
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Title
A narrative and tabular genealogical history from the Creation
Shelfmark
MS. Barlow 53 (R)
Summary
A narrative and tabular genealogical history from the Creation, derived from the work attributed to Petrus Comestor, here ending imperfectly in the time of Julius Caesar, beg. 'Beholdinge pe lengpe of huli scripture'.
Date
Written in the 15th century in England
Language
Middle English (1100-1500)
Physical facet
On parchment
Physical extent
1 roll
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Collection contents
A narrative and tabular genealogical history from the Creation
