Ambrose — 11th century, end; French
MS. Bodl. 739
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Ambrose — 11th century, end; French
Shelfmark
MS. Bodl. 739
Place of origin
French
Date
11th century, end
Language
Latin
Contents
Form
codex
Support
parchment
Decoration
Fine initials close in style to those in manuscripts from the Abbey of Lyre now at Évreux. (Pächt and Alexander i. 448, pl. XXXVII)
Binding
Stamped white sheepskin on pasteboards (about 1602) over older sewing, worn.
Acquisition
Presented by the dean and chapter of Exeter in 1602.
Provenance
Exeter, Devon, Cathedral church of St Peter: (MLGB3: inferred evidence).
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