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A Descriptive Catalogue of the Western Manuscripts in the Library of Queen's College, Cambridge (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

James, Montague Rhodes

 
9781528103831: A Descriptive Catalogue of the Western Manuscripts in the Library of Queen's College, Cambridge (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore a curated field of medieval Western manuscripts from Queens’ College, Cambridge. This descriptive catalogue, prepared by Montague Rhodes James, presents 22 Western manuscripts with careful notes on contents, script, binding, and provenance. Each entry combines physical detail with historical context, helping collectors, researchers, and library staff understand what you are looking at.



The collection includes notable works such as Augustine’s De Civitate Dei on vellum from the 12th century, Ambrosius de Officiis, and Beati Leronimi’s commentary on Matthew. The volume also features a renowned glossed Bible-style compilation and the famous Wycliffe text on scriptural truth, among other items described with attention to handwriting, bound formats, and marginalia. The editor references past catalogues and notes when helpful, guiding readers through a historically layered shelf of medieval and early modern manuscripts.




  • Detailed physical descriptions: vellum and parchment, binding styles, inscriptions, and binding modifications.

  • Manuscripts with notes on provenance, donors, and historical custody.

  • Contents summarized for quick reference, including major works and notable sections.

  • Context within the Queens’ College library and related catalogues to aid scholarship and cataloging.



Ideal for readers of medieval manuscripts, librarians, and researchers who want solid, catalog-style information in one authoritative edition.

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