• Historiated initial 'E'(t) of two men with a book, at the beginning of the Book of Joshua., Bible (Joshua, Judges, Ruth, and I-IV Kings) (The 'Rochester Bible')

f. 52v), the preface to Kings (dragons, f. 55v), and 3 Kings (hybrid lion-birds, f. 120v). Smaller initials in red, blue, and green, some with penwork decoration (e.g., ff. 14v, 42, 60v, 70v, 116v, etc.) Bible (Joshua, Judges, Ruth, and

• Detail of an historiated initial 'E'(t factum est) of two men with a book, perhaps Moses giving the book of the law to Joshua, at the beginning of Joshua., Bible (Joshua, Judges, Ruth, and I-IV Kings) (The 'Rochester Bible')

f. 52v), the preface to Kings (dragons, f. 55v), and 3 Kings (hybrid lion-birds, f. 120v). Smaller initials in red, blue, and green, some with penwork decoration (e.g., ff. 14v, 42, 60v, 70v, 116v, etc.) Bible (Joshua, Judges, Ruth, and

• Inhabited initial 'T'(andem), at the beginning of the prologue to Joshua., Bible (Joshua, Judges, Ruth, and I-IV Kings) (The 'Rochester Bible')

f. 52v), the preface to Kings (dragons, f. 55v), and 3 Kings (hybrid lion-birds, f. 120v). Smaller initials in red, blue, and green, some with penwork decoration (e.g., ff. 14v, 42, 60v, 70v, 116v, etc.) Bible (Joshua, Judges, Ruth, and

• Coloured initials in a text page of the chronicle., Chronicle, AD 1-1135 (ff. 34-61), with additions up to 1266 (ff. 61v-73)

the 13th century (f. 14) Large initial with foliate decoration in yellow and green (f. 34). Rubrics in red and blue. Number of the year in Roman numerals in red. Initials in red and green. Chronicle, AD 1-1135 (ff. 34-61),

• Upper cover of the ivory binding, with scenes from the life of David., Former binding, now kept separately, with two ivory panels, separated ivory panel backings, and embroidered silk spine

of red pigment visible. Separated ivory panel backings. Embroidered silk spine, with silver thread and equal-armed crosses in red and blue. 19th-century additions. Former binding, now kept separately, with two ivory panels, separated ivory panel backings, and embroidered silk spine

• Lower cover of the ivory binding, with the Six Corporal Works of Mercy listed in Matthew 25:35-36., Former binding, now kept separately, with two ivory panels, separated ivory panel backings, and embroidered silk spine

of red pigment visible. Separated ivory panel backings. Embroidered silk spine, with silver thread and equal-armed crosses in red and blue. 19th-century additions. Former binding, now kept separately, with two ivory panels, separated ivory panel backings, and embroidered silk spine

• Detail of the upper cover of the ivory binding, with David and the lion., Former binding, now kept separately, with two ivory panels, separated ivory panel backings, and embroidered silk spine

of red pigment visible. Separated ivory panel backings. Embroidered silk spine, with silver thread and equal-armed crosses in red and blue. 19th-century additions. Former binding, now kept separately, with two ivory panels, separated ivory panel backings, and embroidered silk spine

• Detail of the upper cover of the ivory binding, with David being anointed by Samuel., Former binding, now kept separately, with two ivory panels, separated ivory panel backings, and embroidered silk spine

of red pigment visible. Separated ivory panel backings. Embroidered silk spine, with silver thread and equal-armed crosses in red and blue. 19th-century additions. Former binding, now kept separately, with two ivory panels, separated ivory panel backings, and embroidered silk spine

• Detail of the upper cover of the ivory binding, with David receiving the sword of Goliath from Ahimelech the priest., Former binding, now kept separately, with two ivory panels, separated ivory panel backings, and embroidered silk spine

of red pigment visible. Separated ivory panel backings. Embroidered silk spine, with silver thread and equal-armed crosses in red and blue. 19th-century additions. Former binding, now kept separately, with two ivory panels, separated ivory panel backings, and embroidered silk spine

• Detail of the upper cover of the ivory binding, with David and Goliath., Former binding, now kept separately, with two ivory panels, separated ivory panel backings, and embroidered silk spine

of red pigment visible. Separated ivory panel backings. Embroidered silk spine, with silver thread and equal-armed crosses in red and blue. 19th-century additions. Former binding, now kept separately, with two ivory panels, separated ivory panel backings, and embroidered silk spine

• Detail of the upper cover of the ivory binding, with David kneeling before an altar., Former binding, now kept separately, with two ivory panels, separated ivory panel backings, and embroidered silk spine

of red pigment visible. Separated ivory panel backings. Embroidered silk spine, with silver thread and equal-armed crosses in red and blue. 19th-century additions. Former binding, now kept separately, with two ivory panels, separated ivory panel backings, and embroidered silk spine

• Detail of the lower right hand roundel on the lower cover of the ivory binding, with the act of mercy of visitng the imprisoned, with the inscription: 'In carcere eram et venistis ad me (Matthew 25: 36)., Former binding, now kept separately, with two ivory panels, separated ivory panel backings, and embroidered silk spine

of red pigment visible. Separated ivory panel backings. Embroidered silk spine, with silver thread and equal-armed crosses in red and blue. 19th-century additions. Former binding, now kept separately, with two ivory panels, separated ivory panel backings, and embroidered silk spine

• Detail of the lower left hand roundel on the lower cover of the ivory binding, with the act of mercy of visiting the sick, with the inscription: 'infirmus et visitastis me' (Mathew 25: 36)., Former binding, now kept separately, with two ivory panels, separated ivory panel backings, and embroidered silk spine

of red pigment visible. Separated ivory panel backings. Embroidered silk spine, with silver thread and equal-armed crosses in red and blue. 19th-century additions. Former binding, now kept separately, with two ivory panels, separated ivory panel backings, and embroidered silk spine

• Detail of the middle left hand roundel on the lower cover of the ivory binding, with the act of mercy of housing the stranger, with the inscription: 'hospes eram et collegistis me' (Mathew 25: 35)., Former binding, now kept separately, with two ivory panels, separated ivory panel backings, and embroidered silk spine

of red pigment visible. Separated ivory panel backings. Embroidered silk spine, with silver thread and equal-armed crosses in red and blue. 19th-century additions. Former binding, now kept separately, with two ivory panels, separated ivory panel backings, and embroidered silk spine

• Detail of the upper left hand roundel on the lower cover of the ivory binding, with the act of mercy of giving food to the hungry, with the inscription: 'Esurivi et dedistis mihi manducare' (Mathew 25: 35)., Former binding, now kept separately, with two ivory panels, separated ivory panel backings, and embroidered silk spine

of red pigment visible. Separated ivory panel backings. Embroidered silk spine, with silver thread and equal-armed crosses in red and blue. 19th-century additions. Former binding, now kept separately, with two ivory panels, separated ivory panel backings, and embroidered silk spine

• Detail of a roundel of the lower cover with the act of mercy of clothing the naked, with the inscription 'nudus et cooperuistis me' (Matthew 25:36)., Former binding, now kept separately, with two ivory panels, separated ivory panel backings, and embroidered silk spine

of red pigment visible. Separated ivory panel backings. Embroidered silk spine, with silver thread and equal-armed crosses in red and blue. 19th-century additions. Former binding, now kept separately, with two ivory panels, separated ivory panel backings, and embroidered silk spine

• Detail of the upper right hand roundel on the lower cover of the ivory binding, with the act of mercy of giving drink to the thirsty, with the inscription: 'Sitivi et dedistis mihi bibere' (Mathew 25: 35)., Former binding, now kept separately, with two ivory panels, separated ivory panel backings, and embroidered silk spine

of red pigment visible. Separated ivory panel backings. Embroidered silk spine, with silver thread and equal-armed crosses in red and blue. 19th-century additions. Former binding, now kept separately, with two ivory panels, separated ivory panel backings, and embroidered silk spine

• Upper cover of the ivory binding, with David and musicians., Former binding, now kept separately, with two ivory panels, separated ivory panel backings, and embroidered silk spine

of red pigment visible. Separated ivory panel backings. Embroidered silk spine, with silver thread and equal-armed crosses in red and blue. 19th-century additions. Former binding, now kept separately, with two ivory panels, separated ivory panel backings, and embroidered silk spine

• Upper cover of the ivory binding, scenes from the life of David., Former binding, now kept separately, with two ivory panels, separated ivory panel backings, and embroidered silk spine

of red pigment visible. Separated ivory panel backings. Embroidered silk spine, with silver thread and equal-armed crosses in red and blue. 19th-century additions. Former binding, now kept separately, with two ivory panels, separated ivory panel backings, and embroidered silk spine

• Decorated initial 'H'(ic) and historiated initial 'I'(n principio) featuring John standing with a book at the beginning of John's Gospel., Bible including the Psalms and the Interpretation of Hebrew Names (ff. 600-644v)

decoration at the beginning of prologues. Numerous smaller red or blue initials with pen flourishing and J-border in the same colours. Running titles and chapter numbers in alternating red and blue. Bible including the Psalms and the Interpretation of Hebrew