A copy of the English translation of Mandeville's Travels [as first made from an imperfect French MS. E.W.B.N.], written in the 15th cent.
At end:'Explicit Maundevyle': the two first leaves are lost: beg. 'Pepull that wile putte her bodyis.'.
Dates
- Creation: written in the 15th cent.
Extent
76 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MS. Douce 109
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 21683
Our best descriptions for medieval items in this collection are in Medieval Manuscripts in Oxford Libraries under MSS. Douce.
Custodial History
Owned by 'Wm. Thompson: Queen's Coll. Oxon. 1746': 'N. B. I had this Book from a Descendent, by the Mother's side, from Sr John Mandeville. W. T.'.
Physical Facet
On paper
Dimensions
8 7/8 × 6 in.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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