The Psalter, with canticles, Written in 1526 in Italy
The Psalter, with canticles: preceded by a Calendar, and followed (fol. 184) by an 'Officium deuotissime Virginis Marie ... cum ... litanijs.' The Calendar is Benedictine, and includes (in red) ' Johannis Gualbertj abbatis' of Vallombrosa (July 12), and 'Reparate virginis et martyris' of Corsica (Oct. 8). At end is 'Expletus an. Sal. M. D. xxvj. Die. xv. Aprilis.' There is one illuminated border and initial, on fol. 13.
Dates
- Creation: Written in 1526 in Italy
Extent
205 Leaves
Language of Materials
- Latin
Shelfmark
MS. Canon. Liturg. 9
Other Finding Aids
Falconer Madan, et al., A summary catalogue of western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford which have not hitherto been catalogued in the Quarto series (7 vols. in 8 [vol. II in 2 parts], Oxford, 1895-1953; reprinted, with corrections in vols. I and VII, Munich, 1980), vol. IV, no. 19224
Custodial History
Owned by 'D. Dionysius Placs. [Placidus?] Can. Reg. later.', about A.D. 1600.
Physical Facet
On parchment, with illuminated border, binding, dark red leather with gold stamping and clasp, contemporary Italian work, back modem
Dimensions
5 5/8 × 3 7/8 in.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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