Oxford. Balliol College, MS 238D

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Oxford. Balliol College
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  • Balliol College MS 238D
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Date
  • 1444–1448
Language
  • Latin
Title
  • Fons memorabilium uniuersi (Part IV, Books v-xii)
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Description
  • An encylopaedia in Latin, here in a set of five volumes possibly from an original six (lacking Part V Book i). Made for William Gray (d. 1478), later Bishop of Ely, during his travels in Germany and Italy. The various scribes and illuminators, perhaps working largely at Cologne, display an international range of influences: Dutch, Italian, English, even Spanish. Illuminated initials and borders sometimes include Gray's coat of arms.
    Continuation of MSS 238A–C; continued in MS 238E.
    Provenance: William Gray (d. 1478), later Bishop of Ely. Bequeathed with his library to Balliol College.
    Hand: Very clear hand, probably that of MSS 238A and 238B.
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  • Photo: © The Master and Fellows of Balliol College, Oxford. Terms of use: All rights reserved. Permission to reproduce images, including online, must be obtained from the Fellow Librarian at Balliol College.
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