The book of Tobit in a Wyclifite version, written in the first half of the 15th cent.
'Here bigynneth the bok of Tobie'. Douce has inserted at the end some engravings from printed books illustrating the history of Tobit.
Dates
- Creation: written in the first half of the 15th cent.
Extent
38 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MS. Douce 36
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 21610
Our best descriptions for medieval items in this collection are in Medieval Manuscripts in Oxford Libraries under MSS. Douce.
Custodial History
Owned successively by 'Hen. Jefferyes' (early 18th cent.), 'Jo: Ames' (1728: armorial book-plate of his family), Mark Cephas Tutet (armorial book-plate) and 'Gustavus Brander, 1786.'.
Physical Facet
On parchment
Dimensions
5 3/8 × 3 3/8 in.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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