The Confessio Amantis of John Gower, Written about the middle of the 15th century
File
MS. Arch. Selden B. 11
Held at the Weston Library
The Confessio Amantis of John Gower, in the first recension. At end are the pieces beginning 'Quam cinxere' and 'Quia vnusquisque
Dates
- Creation: Written about the middle of the 15th century
Extent
170 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
- Latin
Shelfmark
MS. Arch. Selden B. 11
Arrangement
Old Selden mark = B. 27
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. 3357
Custodial History
Owned by 'Edwarde (or Edmunde) Smythe' in the 16th cent.
Manuscript 3371 acquired by the Bodleian Library
Physical Facet
On paper, in double columns, with illuminated capitals, etc.
Dimensions
15 × 11 1/4 in.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk