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Guidebook for pilgrims to the Holy Land

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MS. Lat. misc. e. 116
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Guidebook for pilgrims to the Holy Land, probably compiled during a pilgrimage, third quarter of the 16th century, comprising:

  1. (pp. 1-39) 'Iter [Hier]osolimitanum ab urbe Roma';
  2. (pp. 39-42) 'Iter a terra sancta ad montem Sinai aut ad S. Catherinam', and the return journey through Egypt;
  3. (pp. 42-53) 'Omnes indulgentie et peregrinationes terre sancte et circumcirca que solent a peregrinis visitari ... etiam indulgentie et peregrinationes egippti et montis Sinai';
  4. (p. 59) a pencil sketch of a nude male figure.

60 pages, disbound.

Dates

  • Creation: third quarter of the 16th century

Extent

60 pages

Language of Materials

  • Latin

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Lat. misc. e. 116, pp. 1-2].

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Shelfmark:

MS. Lat. misc. e. 116

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 16919

Abstract

Guidebook for pilgrims to the Holy Land, probably compiled during a pilgrimage, third quarter of the 16th century.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical details unknown.

Custodial History

Inscribed (p. 1) 'B', 17th or 18th century.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought, R. C. Hatchwell, cat. 23 (1973), 87.

Title
Guidebook for pilgrims to the Holy Land
Status
Published
Date
EAD version 2019 by Pauline Soum-Paris
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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