Manuscript section of a German printed book containing two texts, Sermon von der Beycht vnd dem Sacrament and Vermanũg zum Sacrament des leibs vnd bluts vnsers HERRN, c 1525-1531 ?
Scope and Contents
This is a 16th-century German book containig two printed texts, Sermon von der Beycht vnd dem Sacrament by Martin Luther published in 1525, and Vermanũg zum Sacrament des leibs vnd bluts vnsers HERRN by Martin Luther published in 1531. It also contains 15 leaves of manuscript inscription on front flyleaf, in black ink, in German.
Dates
- Creation: c 1525-1531 ?
Language of Materials
German
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Full Extent
15 folios
Custodial History
Bookplates of Johann Conrad Feuerlein (1725-1788) and of Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex (1773-1843).
Previous references
"R.P8.11" and "l18755" written on end paper.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Reid bequest stamp, indicating it was purchased with the Reid bequest funds in the 19th century.
Processing Information
Catalogued by Aline Brodin in July 2026.
Source
- Feuerlein, Johann Conrad, 1725-1788 (Former owner, Person)
- Augustus Frederick, Prince, 1773-1843 (Duke of Sussex) (Former owner, Person)
Genre / Form
Repository Details
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