The Three Kings of Cologne — 15th century, second half; English
MS. Douce 301
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
The Three Kings of Cologne — 15th century, second half; English
Shelfmark
MS. Douce 301
Date
15th century, second half
Language
Middle English (1100-1500)
Contents
Form
codex
Support
parchment
Physical extent
i + 29leaves
Decoration
Penwork initials with interlace.
Acquisition
Bequeathed to the Bodleian in 1834
Provenance
Owned by dr. 'R[ichard] Farmer', who has written a note.
Francis Douce, 1757–1834
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Title
A history of the Three Kings of Cologne, in 37 or 38 chapters
Shelfmark
MS. Douce 301
Summary
Beg. in chap. 1 (a leaf or two being lost) 'town called Sabob': fols. 2-3, 6, 9-10, 12*, 20-21 are injured. An old engraving of 'Colonia Agrippina', with a German distich beneath, is on fol. i.
Date
written in the 15th cent.
Language
English
Physical facet
On parchment, with illuminated capitals, imperfect
Physical extent
29 Leaves
Custodial history
Owned by dr. 'R[ichard] Farmer', who has written a note.
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Collection contents
A history of the Three Kings of Cologne, in 37 or 38 chapters
