contents on these added pieces are identical. Horizontal catchwords, some with penwork frames.Tabs on outer foredge.f. 1 is a parchment leaf with an added list of contents. Numerous marginal drawings. 19 large initials in colours with foliate motifs (ff. 2,
Horizontal catchwords, some with penwork frames.Tabs on outer foredge.f. 1 is a parchment leaf with an added list of contents. Numerous marginal drawings. 19 large initials in colours with foliate motifs (ff. 2, 2v, 17v, 29, 37v, 95, 104, 108,
of a log. Horizontal catchwords, some with penwork frames.Tabs on outer foredge.f. 1 is a parchment leaf with an added list of contents. Numerous marginal drawings. 19 large initials in colours with foliate motifs (ff. 2, 2v, 17v, 29, 37v,
round a pointer, held by a hand. Horizontal catchwords, some with penwork frames.Tabs on outer foredge.f. 1 is a parchment leaf with an added list of contents. Numerous marginal drawings. 19 large initials in colours with foliate motifs (ff. 2,
with many tags. Horizontal catchwords, some with penwork frames.Tabs on outer foredge.f. 1 is a parchment leaf with an added list of contents. Numerous marginal drawings. 19 large initials in colours with foliate motifs (ff. 2, 2v, 17v, 29, 37v,
and patron of the arts, inscribed as usual by their librarian, Humfrey Wanley '13 die mensis Augusti, A.D. 1724.' (f. 1). Edward Harley bequeathed the library to his widow, Henrietta, née Cavendish Holles (b. 1694, d. 1755) during her lifetime
the beginning of book 1 of Augustine's Confessiones. Running headers. Signe de renvoi (f. 46), see Ker 1976. Large initials in red or green with penwork decoration in the same and occasionally in the alternate colour, some with reserved designs.
added vertically in a fine 15th-century humanistic hand (f. 26v).Added verses in Italian, 15th century 'Neltempo cherinova emie sospiri...' (f. 1), 'Amor mipuo tenere...' (f. 41).Added inscriptions in Latin, 15th century (f. 41r-v).Stamped arms (trimmed) in lower border, ?16th century
Inhabited initial 'D'(ivinus) with a dog, in gold and colours. The manuscript was mostly the work of one scribe who wrote the 2nd, 4th, and 6th texts, and all but the first page of the 1st, who is identifiable
Inhabited initial 'R'(egu) with a dragon, in gold and colours. The manuscript was mostly the work of one scribe who wrote the 2nd, 4th, and 6th texts, and all but the first page of the 1st, who is identifiable
Large decorated initial 'P'(oentissimus) in colours and gold with foliate decoration and acanthus leaves. The manuscript was mostly the work of one scribe who wrote the 2nd, 4th, and 6th texts, and all but the first page of the
Detail of illuminated initial 'D' with a dog. The manuscript was mostly the work of one scribe who wrote the 2nd, 4th, and 6th texts, and all but the first page of the 1st, who is identifiable as the
Detail of an inhabited initial 'R'(egu) with a dragon, in gold and colours. The manuscript was mostly the work of one scribe who wrote the 2nd, 4th, and 6th texts, and all but the first page of the 1st,
of Ælfric, Abbot of Ensham based on Priscian's Excerptiones. Imperfect at the end, breaking off (see Zupitza, 1880 p. 295, 1. 19) 'leoð craefte', but the remainder of the text (f.71) has been copied from Cambridge, University Library MS Hh
of the Augustinian Priory of St Mary and St John, Llanthony (index Lanthony), Gloucestershire: inscribed 'Excepc[i]ones Rob[erti] de braci' (f. 1). In the catalogue of the New Priory c.1355-60.John Theyer (bap. 1598, d. 1673), antiquary: included in the catalogue of
of the Augustinian Priory of St Mary and St John, Llanthony (index Lanthony), Gloucestershire: inscribed 'Excepc[i]ones Rob[erti] de braci' (f. 1). In the catalogue of the New Priory c.1355-60.John Theyer (bap. 1598, d. 1673), antiquary: included in the catalogue of
and the Old Royal press-mark 'no. 965'. On the fly-leaf at the beginning (f. 1) is a paragraph, in a 15th cent. hand, on the title 'Venerable' applied to Bede, to which is attached, in fainter ink, the note 'per
holding a book, from Canon table 1. 12 canon tables in colours and gold, with architectural decoration, and various figures, such as Christ blessing, Peter and Paul, angels, animals, and hybrid creatures (ff. 6-12v). Incipit page for Mark with border
f. 73, then on the first page only of each quire from f. 74 to end.Works of Fulgentius include letters 1 to 7. Initial in red with penwork decoration, including a flower, in the same colour (f. 16). Initials in
f. 73, then on the first page only of each quire from f. 74 to end.Works of Fulgentius include letters 1 to 7. Initial in red with penwork decoration, including a flower, in the same colour (f. 16). Initials in