An Augustinian breviary, Written in the late 15th century in Holland
An Augustinian breviary, according to the use of Utrecht, containing:
- Fol. 1. an ordinale, rubr. beg. 'De aduentu domini'
- Fol. 13. a calendar, in which the occurrence of stt. Pontianus, Servatius, Odulph, bishop Frederick, Gallus-some of which recur in the Litany-point to Utrecht
- Fol. 23. the Temporale
- Fol. 98. the Hours of the blessed Virgin Mary, according to the use of Utrecht, followed by (fol. 111v) day offices from Lauds to Compline, with some music
- Fol. 167. the seven penitential psalms and litany, with special prayers for vigils of saints' days
- Fol. 175v. the Office for the Dead
- Fol. 186v. a hymnal, without music
- Fol. 203. the Sanctorale
- Fol. 261v. the Commune Sanctorum
Dates
- Creation: Written in the late 15th century in Holland
Extent
281 Leaves
Language of Materials
- Latin
Shelfmark
MS. Marshall 98
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. 5299
Custodial History
Manuscript (67).
Fol. i has 'I.V.S.' in gold letters. Fol. 111v bears, in Thomas Marshall's hand, 'Pretium hujus missalis Romani R. 2: 16st'.
Physical Facet
On parchment, in double columns; 'domine exaudi oracionem meam et clamorem meum ad te.'Binding, stamped brown calf on bevelled boards, two clasps of brass and leather, one lost, contemporary Dutch work; on each cover a design of two panels with medallions containing animals, each panel surrounded by the inscription, illuminated
Dimensions
6 1/2 × 4 1/2 in.
Repository Details
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