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The Hours of the Virgin Mary, Written in the 15th century in France

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MS. Gough Liturg. 11
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The Hours of the Virgin Mary, apparently according to the use of Angers, in Latin:

  1. Preceded by a French calendar (fol. 1), etc.
  2. Followed by the Penitential Psalms and 'Letania' (fol. 81)
  3. The Hours of the Holy Cross are worked in
  4. A miniature has been cut out after fol. 20, but eleven are left (at fols. 13, 15, 17, 18v, 33v, 47v, 54, 59v. 63v, 73v, 81)

Dates

  • Creation: Written in the 15th century in France

Extent

102 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • Latin
  • French

Shelfmark

MS. Gough Liturg. 11

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. II, no. 18326

Custodial History

Owned by 'R. Farmer.'.

Physical Facet

On parchment, with miniatures, etc., binding, brown leather, with gilding, stamps of the Crucifixion, etc. (French, 17th century ?)

Dimensions

6 5/8 × 4 3/4 in.

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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