GB 0096 MS 575 - Fragment of a treatise on the Mass

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GB 0096 MS 575

Title

Fragment of a treatise on the Mass

Date(s)

  • 14th century (Creation)

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2 leaves

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GB 0096 MS 575 14th century Collection (fonds) 2 leaves Unknown
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Given by J. Cross in 1962.

Two fragments of a medieval Dutch manuscript, subsequently used to re-inforce a binding, and containing part of a treatise on the Mass. The manuscript dates from the 14th century and is written in Flemish.

Access to this collection is unrestricted for the purpose of private study and personal research within the supervised environment and restrictions of the Library's Palaeography Room. Uncatalogued material may not be seen. Please contact the University Archivist for details.

Copies may be made, subject to the condition of the original. Copying must be undertaken by the Palaeography Room staff, who will need a minimum of 24 hours to process requests.
Flemish
The first fragment contains 14 ruled lines and is 3¼" x ¾"; the second is 12 lines long and is 2½" x ¾". They are both written in two columns on vellum, with red capitals.

See R. Watson, 'Descriptive list of fragments of medieval manuscripts in the University of London Library' (1976).

Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project. Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997. Oct 2001 Ancient religions Catholicism Christianity Documents Europe Information sources Manuscripts Netherlands Religions Religious doctrines Religious texts Theology Western Europe

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Given by J. Cross in 1962.

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Two fragments of a medieval Dutch manuscript, subsequently used to re-inforce a binding, and containing part of a treatise on the Mass. The manuscript dates from the 14th century and is written in Flemish.

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Conditions governing access

Access to this collection is unrestricted for the purpose of private study and personal research within the supervised environment and restrictions of the Library's Palaeography Room. Uncatalogued material may not be seen. Please contact the University Archivist for details.

Conditions governing reproduction

Copies may be made, subject to the condition of the original. Copying must be undertaken by the Palaeography Room staff, who will need a minimum of 24 hours to process requests.

Language of material

  • English

Script of material

  • Latin

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Flemish

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Finding aids

See R. Watson, 'Descriptive list of fragments of medieval manuscripts in the University of London Library' (1976).

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Senate House Library, University of London

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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

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  • English

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