Gregory the Great — 12th century, middle; French, Rouen
MS. Bodl. 192
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Gregory the Great — 12th century, middle; French, Rouen
Shelfmark
MS. Bodl. 192
Associated place
Rouen
Place of origin
French, Rouen
Date
12th century, middle
Language
Latin
Contents
Form
codex
Support
parchment
Physical extent
ii + 125 leaves
Decoration
Decorative initials. (Pächt and Alexander i. 480)
Binding
'Medieval binding. Stubs of two leather straps remain. Usual chain marks. Two nails on back board to which the straps were probably attached since there are no signs of clasps.' (MLGB)
Acquisition
Probably acquired in 1612.
Provenance
'd. P.' may have been inside the old fly-leaves.
Windsor, collegiate chapel: on a label under horn on the back board (MLGB), is 'Omelie sancti Gregorij Pape ex dono Illustrissimi regis Edwardi quarti ijº folio. In illo tempore'.
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