in the 14th century and containing no significant decorative features. 19 tinted drawings (some with gold) of the Creation (f. 1), the battle of Troy (f. 1v), Brutus and Innogent (above); Locrin, Kambere, and Albanac (below) (f. 2), the murder
Illuminated initial 'D'(eus) with foliate and interlace decoration. Other capital lettering in gold. Musical notation: neumes, central France (Nevers), 10th century (ff. 3-3v, 39v-40, 86v-88, 90v-92v).Rubric following chant for the 'Consecratio fontis' directs: 'Hic muta vocem quasi lectionem legens'
17 lots were purchased subsequently for £2 9s. 6d. (Egerton MSS 710-730). 2 full-page miniatures, in colours and gold (ff. 1, 2). Genealogy, in colours and gold (f. 50). 11 large historiated initials, in colours and gold (ff. 2v, 3,