Fragment of a Bible, late 11th-12th century
Item
Identifier: MS 211/XXXVIII
Scope and Contents
Bifolium from a lectern Bible, Book of Macchabees, probably late 11th-12th century. Could possibly be English.
Writing
Neat bookhand.
Dates
- Creation: late 11th-12th 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 folios
Custodial History
Not a Laing manuscript – found in Strong Room, Summer 1996
Physical Facet
Material: Vellum
Dimensions
c. 30 cm x 40 cm
Lines to a page
double columns, 51 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