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Books of hours

 Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: book of hours: book containing the prescribed order of prayers, readings from the Scripture, and rites for the canonical hours

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

MS 39: Book of Hours (Use of Sarum), c 1430

 Item
Identifier: MS 39
Scope and Contents Book of Hours in Latin from the 15th century, of English origin, following the Use of Sarum.Hymn of Saint Katherine of Alexandria: starts on f. 1r and begins with the words Gaude Virgo Katerina. It has been added after the book was finished.Kalendar: starts on f. 2r. Contains commemorations of Saints, Martyrs, and other festivities. The writing alternates black, blue, red and golden ink. The...
Dates: c 1430