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translation of c. 1503 by Claude de Seyssel, translated, according to his prologue (ff. 10-15), from the Latin version of John Lascaris of the Greek text from a manuscript in the French royal library at Blois brought by Charles VIII
translation of c. 1503 by Claude de Seyssel, translated, according to his prologue (ff. 10-15), from the Latin version of John Lascaris of the Greek text from a manuscript in the French royal library at Blois brought by Charles VIII
Miniature of Isabel arriving at Paris in a litter carried by two white horses, with a full border containing two banners held by lions bearing the royal arms of England, and a shield with the royal arms of England
Missal, Use of Rome Executed at Lisbon for the rectification of the services of the Portuguese Church, by order of John III King of Portugal (1521-1557), and completed after his death under the patronage of his wife, Queen Catherine, and
Missal, Use of Rome Executed at Lisbon for the rectification of the services of the Portuguese Church, by order of John III King of Portugal (1521-1557), and completed after his death under the patronage of his wife, Queen Catherine, and
Architectural frontispiece with an historiated initial, a portrait of Josephus, and the coat of arms and mottos of Aragon. The manuscript was copied in Florence and illuminated in Rome. The miniaturist, Gaspare da Padova, also known as the Master
Detail of the arms of Aragon and the mottos: BIEN ELIR (with the tassel of pearls) and POR BIEN FINIR (with bundle of maces). The manuscript was copied in Florence and illuminated in Rome. The miniaturist, Gaspare da Padova,
Detail of faceted initial 'H'(ebreos) with a putto reading from a book. The manuscript was copied in Florence and illuminated in Rome. The miniaturist, Gaspare da Padova, also known as the Master of the Vatican Homer, worked for various
Detail of faceted initial 'M'(oyse) with putti clambering to the top of the letter, which is decorated with the arms of Aragon. The manuscript was copied in Florence and illuminated in Rome. The miniaturist, Gaspare da Padova, also known
Detail of faceted initial 'Q'(uibus) with carnations and moto: 'SUST[I]NIRE'. The manuscript was copied in Florence and illuminated in Rome. The miniaturist, Gaspare da Padova, also known as the Master of the Vatican Homer, worked for various patrons, including
de Pordenone, Merveilles de la terre d'outremer, written in 1330 and translated by Jean de Vignay in 1331 (ff. 136v-148); John of Plano Carpini, Travels to the East in the abridgement of Vincent de Beauvais, Speculum Historiale 32, 2-66, in
Detail of faceted initial 'D'(e) with a pair of dolphins, and, in the border, a lioness seizing a ram and the arms and mottos of Aragon: BIEN ELIR and SUST[I]NIRE. The manuscript was copied in Florence and illuminated in
of John the Evangelist in Patmos, with a full border and a foliate initial 'S'(aint), at the beginning of the life of John. Miniatures were attributed to the Master of the Dresden Prayerbook (Brinkmann 1997), who also illuminated Sir John
their contemporary value) under the Act of Parliament that also established the British Museum; the Harley manuscripts form one of the foundation collections of the British Library. Decorated initial John Multon John Multon John Lydgate London England, S. E. (London)
contemporary value) under the Act of Parliament that also established the British Museum; the Harley manuscripts form one of the foundation collections of the British Library. Added marginal annotation John Multon John Multon John Lydgate London England, S. E. (London)
decorated in red ink; large and small red initials, many decorated with foliate or geometric patterns. Liturgy of John Chrysostom, imperfect ? John Jackson (d. 1794), antiquary: his sale, 28 April, 1784, lot 337, possibly bought by Chapman for 2s.Charles
with a full border containing the arms of John Doone, and a foliate initial 'A'(pres). Miniatures were attributed to the Master of the Dresden Prayerbook (Brinkmann 1997), who also illuminated Sir John Donne's Book of Hours (Louvain-la-Neuve, Université Catholique de
Viscount Fauconberg (between 1718 and 1774: his heraldic book-plate (inside upper cover). John Jackson, 19th century: inscribed his name (1st flyleaf).Bought by the British Museum from Rev. John C. Jackson, 8 December 1866 (note on 1st flyleaf), using the Farnborough
1995 p. 153).Sir Hans Sloane (b. 1660, d. 1753), baronet, physician and collector. Purchased as part of the Sloane collection from Sloane's executors and incorporated into the newly founded British Museum in 1753. Sacred Heart John Gysborn John Gysborn England
1995 p. 153).Sir Hans Sloane (b. 1660, d. 1753), baronet, physician and collector. Purchased as part of the Sloane collection from Sloane's executors and incorporated into the newly founded British Museum in 1753. Zoomorphic initial John Gysborn John Gysborn England