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MS 92: Composite manuscript including two texts, 15th century

 Item
Identifier: MS 92

Contents

Contains two texts, written by two different hands.

ff. 1r-22v: Meditaciones Vite Christi [incomplete] by Pseudo-Bonaventure

ff. 23r-32v: Gospel of Nicodemus [incomplete]

The texts are described separately, under MS 92/ff. 1r-22v; and MS 92/ff. 23r-32v.

Writing

Written by two different hands, both rather cramped. The rubrics are by a third hand. There are plain red capitals. A very much worn manuscript.

Dates

  • Creation: 15th century

Language of Materials

Latin

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to all. The manuscripts can be consulted in the Centre for Research Collections, Edinburgh University Main Library.

Extent

1 bound MS volume

Custodial History

The origin is doubtful. The rubrics suggest Dutch provenance. There are no marks of ownership.

Previous title

Title given to the manuscript in Catherine Borland’s catalogue: S. Bonaventure meditaciones vite Christi.

Previous reference

Laing 679.

Physical Facet

Material: Paper

Binding: Modern, stamped 'MEDIT. DE VITA CHRISTI, MS. SAEC. XIV.'

Collation: a12, b10, c10=32.

Dimensions

21.59 cm x 14.29 cm

General

Secundo folio: tum cis.

Foliation and number of lines to a page: ff. 32, c. 34 lines to a page.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

Contact:
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