Cambridge. Harvard University Library, MS Richardson 36

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Houghton Library, Harvard University
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  • MS Richardson 36
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Date
  • 1400
Language
  • Middle English
  • Latin
Title
  • Psalter in English
  • .
  • Here bigyniÞ Þi p[ro]log on Þi sauter : manuscript, [ca. 1400]
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Description
  • Physical Description:
    204 leaves, bound : ill. ; 33 cm.

    Summary:
    English psalter and commentary of Richard Rolle, with Wycliffite interpolations, through Psalm 79, but missing portions of Psalms 78 and 79.

    Notes:
    Written in textualis semi-quadrata in 2 columns of 42 lines; 1 historiated initial; 5 decorated initials, colored initials in blue with red pen-flourishes, foliate borders with corner medallions and sprays, and headings in red. Text ends imperfectly.
    Written and illuminated in England, ca. 1400.
    Bound in modern brown pigskin, inlaid with Cecil arms from an earlier binding.
    In a tray case, 37 cm.
    MS Richardson 36. Houghton Library, Harvard University.
    Psalms in Latin with each verse translated into English prose with English commentary.

    Subjects:
    Bible -- Psalms -- Commentaries

    Form / Genre:
    Manuscripts, Medieval-England-1350-1400.
    Manuscripts, Medieval-England-1400-1450.
    Illuminations.

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    • England, probably Durham
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