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    Oxford. Bodleian Library, MS. Rawl. G. 66
    Collection
    Digital Bodleian (Oxford University)
    Library
    Oxford. Bodleian Library
    Date
    15th century, middle
    Language
    Latin
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    • The simple vine-stem borders are related to the style of Filippo Torelli, better known for his decoration
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    Cambridge. Cambridge University Library, MS Ff.6.8
    Collection
    Cambridge Digital Library
    Library
    Cambridge. Cambridge University Library
    Date
    1st quarter of the 15th century C.E.
    Language
    Latin
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    • An early example of a Book of Hours produced in Bruges for the
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    Sion/Sitten. Médiathèque Valais, S 56
    Collection
    e-codices
    Library
    Sion/Sitten. Médiathèque Valais
    Date
    15th century, ca. 1472-1474
    Language
    Latin
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    • about 1474 that was printed by Michael Wenssler in Basel (GW M49385) and that also served as model for
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    Oxford. Christ Church, Library, MS 85
    Collection
    Digital Bodleian (Oxford University)
    Library
    Oxford. Christ Church, Library
    Date
    1704
    Language
    Greek
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    • cylindri ascribed to Serenus, which was copied from three codices then held at the Royal Library in Paris for
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    Munich. Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, Clm 23343
    Collection
    Bayerische Staatsbibliothek
    Library
    Bayerische Staatsbibliothek
    Date
    gegen 1100
    Language
    http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/iso639-2/lat
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    • For stylistic reasons, e.g., the rather flat architectural frames and the linear style of the figural
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    Leyde. Universiteitsbibliotheek, BPL 2483
    Collection
    Digital Collections (Leiden University Libraries)
    Library
    Leiden University Libraries
    Date
    Low Countries, northern part (east) ; Gaesdonck Monastery (near Goch)?, 15th century
    Language
    Dutch
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    • Benedict (for nuns). - (ff. 83r-183r, 184r-298v, 299-322v) Other regulations (for brethern); numerous
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    Leyde. Universiteitsbibliotheek, BPL 111: 2
    Collection
    Digital Collections (Leiden University Libraries)
    Library
    Leiden University Libraries
    Date
    Parts 1-4: France, northern part, 9th century, third quarter - Part 5: France, northern part, 9th/10th century - Part 6: France, northern part ; Beauvais?, 9th century, third quarter
    Language
    Latin
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    • Textual: (ff. 1-51) Ritual book containing directions for liturgical functions, but not including
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    Cambridge. Cambridge University Archives, MS Collect. Admin. 3
    Collection
    Cambridge Digital Library
    Library
    Cambridge. Cambridge University Archives
    Date
    c.1390-c.1483
    Language
    Latin
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    • text-align: justify;'>This book contains a compilation of statutes, charters, orders, oaths etc. prepared for
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    Munich. Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, Cod. icon. 190
    Collection
    Bayerische Staatsbibliothek
    Library
    Bayerische Staatsbibliothek
    Date
    1551 - 1554
    Language
    http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/iso639-2/ita
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    • enduring importance lies in his theoretical writings on architecture, which represent an important source for
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    Cambridge. Cambridge University Library, MS Gg.1.1
    Collection
    Cambridge Digital Library
    Library
    Cambridge. Cambridge University Library
    Date
    First half of 14th century, after 1307 C.E.
    Language
    French, Latin, English, French and English, French and Latin
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    • Formula for confession (prose)
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    Engelberg. Stiftsbibliothek, Cod. 1008
    Collection
    e-codices
    Library
    Engelberg. Stiftsbibliothek
    Date
    12th century, 1143-1178
    Language
    Latin
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    • For centuries this manuscript was unknown, until in 1963 it was discovered along with several other codices
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    Sarnen. Benediktinerkollegium, Cod. membr. 69
    Collection
    e-codices
    Library
    Sarnen. Benediktinerkollegium
    Date
    12th century
    Language
    Latin, German
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    • This small 12th century prayer book, the oldest in the German language, was written for a woman.
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    Wil. Dominikanerinnenkloster St. Katharina, M 1
    Collection
    e-codices
    Library
    Wil. Dominikanerinnenkloster St. Katharina
    Date
    15th century, second half of the 15th century (about 1470)
    Language
    Latin, German
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    • binding consists of simple wooden tablets, covered in leather without any ornamentation, which is typical for
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    Paris. Bibliothèque de l'Arsenal, Ms-10845
    Collection
    Gallica (Arsenal Library)
    Library
    Paris. Bibliothèque de l'Arsenal
    Date
    1724
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    • 1724, BicêtreMénand (Louis-André) • 1724, BicêtreMerelle (Jean-Georges) • 1724, For-l'Évêque
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    London. British Library, Harley MS 101
    Collection
    The British Library, Polonsky Pre-1200 Project
    Library
    London. British Library
    Language
    lat
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    • patristic writings, which is indicative of the perceived importance of writings by the Church Fathers for
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    London. British Library, Add MS 46203
    Collection
    The British Library, Polonsky Pre-1200 Project
    Library
    London. British Library
    Language
    lat
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    • Sanctorale: St Michael (29 September) - St Agatha (5 February).ff. 88r-97r: Votive Masses, Mass and collects for
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    Cambridge. Cambridge University Library, MS Ii.2.4
    Collection
    Cambridge Digital Library
    Library
    Cambridge. Cambridge University Library
    Date
    Third quarter of the 11th century C.E.
    Language
    Old English
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    • or De cura pastorali) was composed in the 590s, shortly after he became pope, as a handbook for
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    Cambridge. Cambridge University Library, MS Ff.1.25.1
    Collection
    Cambridge Digital Library
    Library
    Cambridge. Cambridge University Library
    Date
    Second half of the twelfth century C.E.
    Language
    Latin
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    • For the period after the death of Bede in 730, his is "the most important single source for the history
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    Manchester. The John Rylands Library, English MS 90
    Collection
    Manchester Digital Collections
    Library
    The John Rylands Library
    Date
    end 14th Century/ beginning of 15th Century
    Language
    enm, lat
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    • Leighton in 1908 for £54; invoice dated 6 July 1908.
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    Oxford. Bodleian Library, MS. Barocci 93
    Collection
    Digital Bodleian (Oxford University)
    Library
    Oxford. Bodleian Library
    Date
    16th century, second quarter
    Language
    Greek
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    • Angel blowing trumpet for resurrection of the souls, another rescues souls from Hell.