A narrative and tabular genealogical history from the Creation, Written in the 15th century in England
File
MS. Barlow 53
Held at the Weston Library
A narrative and tabular genealogical history from the Creation, derived from the work attributed to Petrus Comestor, here ending imperfectly in the time of Julius Caesar, beg. 'Beholdinge pe lengpe of huli scripture'.
Dates
- Creation: Written in the 15th century in England
Extent
1 roll
Language of Materials
- English, Middle (1100-1500)
Shelfmark
MS. Barlow 53
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. 6489***
Physical Facet
On parchment
Dimensions
18 ft. 10 in. × 1 ft. 2 3/4 in. (kept in box 16 1/2 × 3 1/2 × 3 1/5 in.), with some poor miniatures.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Contact:
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
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Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk