The New Testament in English in the later version of Wyclif, Written in the mid-15th century in England
The New Testament in English in the later version of Wyclif, with the usual prologues, preceded by a Calendar (fol. 1) and table of lessons according to the use of Sarum (fol. 7).
Dates
- Creation: Written in the mid-15th century in England
Extent
201 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English, Middle (1100-1500)
Shelfmark
MS. Fairfax 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. 3891
Custodial History
Owned in the late 16th cent. by 'William Santclair of Roislin, Knecht' [Rosslyn or Roslin] (fols. 1, 18v), later by 'D. Sinclair of Roisling' (ib.), and subsequently 'Bought in Scotland' (fol. 1) by Sir Thomas Fairfax, whose signature is on foll. iii, i, etc. For the Sinclairs of Roslin cf. MS. Fairfax 12.
Physical Facet
On parchment, in double columns, with illuminated capitals and borders
Dimensions
11 2/5 × 7 4/5 in.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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