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Fragments of a book of hours, possibly French, late 15th century

 Item
Identifier: MS 211/XVI

Scope and Contents

Possibly the final leaves from a French Book of Hours, this fragment contains the hymn Gaude pia magdalena (f. 1r) . The Collect is on f. 1v: Largire nobis clementissime pater for S. Mary Magdalene. The Anthem, Supernus hospes intravit follows this, and then [Verse] O beata Martha. Oremus is before the Collect, but the leaf ends here and the prayer is missing. On the second folio (f. 2v) there are some 18th century notes/scribbles where the name Gerbier is repeated. The 2 folios are still held together by the imprints of their original binding.

Dates

  • Creation: late 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

2 folios

Physical Facet

Material: Vellum

Dimensions

19.05 cm x 12.38 cm

Lines to a page

various

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
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