Ps.-Jerome — 12th century, end; English, Durham
MS. Laud Misc. 359
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Ps.-Jerome — 12th century, end; English, Durham
Shelfmark
MS. Laud Misc. 359
Place of origin
English, Durham
Date
12th century, end
Language
Latin
Contents
Form
codex
Support
parchment
Decoration
Good initials.
Rough sketches added later.
Binding
Late 12th-century binding.
Provenance
Durham, Benedictine cathedral priory of St Cuthbert: On fol. 2r in usual hand: "Libellus de nativitate sancte Marie e communi libraria monachorum Dunelm. .D.". (MLGB3: evidence from an ex-libris inscription or note of gift to an institution).
"Aug. Lindsell ex dono amicissimi Antonii Maxton". (MLGB3)
Medieval binding, with pattern on fore-edges. On end flyleaf (fol. 134v) the name of Hugo Whythede (Hugh Whitehead, later prior of Durham). Mynors no. 115. (MLGB3)
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Title
Miracles of the Virgin and Ps.-Jerome, De natiuitate sanctae Mariae
Shelfmark
MS. Laud Misc. 359
Date
12th century, end
Language
Latin
Physical extent
136 Leaves
Custodial history
Erased inscription of ownership (scē mar legible). From 'the common library of the monks'-'e communi libraria' etc. Old shelfmark, D at beg., and Cuth (= Cuthbert) on opposite p. Both 'owners' were prebendaries of Durham. Stated to have belonged to Durham cathedral. Manuscript 1962 acquired by the Bodleian Library
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Collection contents
Miracles of the Virgin and Ps.-Jerome, De natiuitate sanctae Mariae
