John Mandeville — 15th century; English
MS. Douce 109
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
John Mandeville — 15th century; English
Shelfmark
MS. Douce 109
Place of origin
English
Date
15th century
Language
Middle English (1100-1500)
Contents
Form
codex
Support
paper
Physical extent
v + 76leaves
Acquisition
Bequeathed to the Bodleian in 1834
Provenance
Francis Douce, 1757–1834
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Title
A copy of the English translation of Mandeville's Travels [as first made from an imperfect French MS. E.W.B.N.]
Shelfmark
MS. Douce 109
Summary
At end:'Explicit Maundevyle': the two first leaves are lost: beg. 'Pepull that wile putte her bodyis.'.
Date
written in the 15th cent.
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper
Physical extent
76 Leaves
Custodial history
Owned by 'Wm. Thompson: Queen's Coll. Oxon. 1746': 'N. B. I had this Book from a Descendent, by the Mother's side, from Sr John Mandeville. W. T.'.
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Collection contents
A copy of the English translation of Mandeville's Travels [as first made from an imperfect French MS. E.W.B.N.]
