MS 24: Antiphoner (Roman Use), 15th-16th century
Item
Identifier: MS 24
Contents
The manuscript is an antiphoner, a liturgical book intended for use in the liturgical choir. It is written in Latin, dates from the 15th-16th century, and is of Italian origin. The use is that of Rome.
Starting on f.1v, the manuscript mostly consists of noted Anthems and Psalms for the year, beginning in Advent (Roman Use)
Hymns start on f.204v. They include First Saturday in Advent at Vespers; Vigil of the Nativity at Vespers, Matins, and Lauds; Epiphany; First Saturday in Lent; Ascension; Pentecost at Vespers and Matins; Te Deum; Joseph fili David; O Lux Beata (inserted 17th century)
Writing
Written in a large Italian Gothic hand with one or two hymns added at the end in ordinary running script. There are three types of initials: Gothic capitals in black, ornamented with heads and faces and touched with thin green and yellow; plain blue and red capitals, with penwork in red and purple respectively; and three-line initials, blue, with elaborate
penwork in red, sometimes picked out with green.
Dates
- 15th-16th century
Creator
- Catholic Church (Author, Organization)
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 hand and general style of the book are Italian. Local connection does not seem to be indicated.
Previous reference
Laing 821.
Physical Facet
Material: Vellum
Binding: Modern.
Collation: a5 (wants 1), b8-m8, n10, o6, p8-C8, D7 (wants 1) = 212.
Binding: Modern.
Collation: a5 (wants 1), b8-m8, n10, o6, p8-C8, D7 (wants 1) = 212.
Dimensions
43.82 cm x 31.12 cm
General
Secundo folio : text magnus et Christe
Foliation and number of lines to a page: ff. 212, 6 lines to a page.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk