Hours of the Virgin, according to the use of Rome, Written late in the 15th century in France
Hours of the Virgin, according to the use of Rome, preceded by a French Calendar, the Capitula from the Gospels, etc., and followed by:
- The Hours of the Cross (fol. 83)
- The Hours of the Holy Spirit (fol. 87)
- The Penitential Psalms with Litany (fol. 91)
- The Office for the Dead (fol. 114) and prayers
There are illuminated borders, miniatures, etc., which cease at fol. 36.
Dates
- Creation: Written late in the 15th century in France
Extent
164 Leaves
Language of Materials
- Latin
Shelfmark
MS. Canon. Liturg. 55
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. 19250
Custodial History
Owned by the 'Marchese Alessandro Fiaschi' in the 17th cent.
Physical Facet
On parchment, illuminated, binding, dark leather with gold tooling and 'I. B.' (French, 16th cent. ?)
Dimensions
6 1/4 × 4 3/8 in.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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