Book of Hours (Use of Paris), first half of the 15th century
Contents
This manuscript is an illuminated book of hours (Use of Paris) written in France (Paris?) in the first half of the 15th century.
For a full description of the manuscript, including writing and provenance, see the bibiography note in "Additional description".
Dates
- Creation: first half of the 15th century
Language of Materials
French, Latin
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to all. Please contact the repository in advance.
Full Extent
1 bound MS volume
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The volume came into the Edinburgh University collection as part of the James Cathcart White bequest in 1943, one of the fourteen medieval manuscripts in his collection, eleven of which were books of hours. Cathcart White was a graduate of the University of Edinburgh in 1873, and an Edinburgh advocate in the late 19th-mid 20th century.
Bibliography
Physical Facet
Material: Vellum.
Dimensions
18.7 cm x 13.5 cm
Source
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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