The Hours of the Virgin Mary, Written in the second half of the 15th century in France
File
MS. Gough Liturg. 14
The Hours of the Virgin Mary according to the use of Rome: preceded by a French calendar and the Capitula, and followed by:
- The Penitential Psalms with litany (fol. 84)
- The Office for the Dead (fol. 106)
- some suffrages (fol. 151)
- The Hours of the Holy Cross and of the Holy Spirit (mutilated) are worked in
- Several of the larger miniatures have been cut out, but six are left, at fols. 14, 16, 18, 20, 84, 106
Dates
- Creation: Written in the second half of the 15th century in France
Extent
160 Leaves
Language of Materials
- Latin
Shelfmark
MS. Gough Liturg. 14
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. 18337
Custodial History
'Cissay', 'Cissay Courtiniere' owned the book in the 17th century
Physical Facet
On parchment, with fine miniatures, etc., mutilated
Dimensions
6 3/4 × 4 7/8 in.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Contact:
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Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk