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- 15th century (Creation)
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4 leaves
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Biographical history
A pontifical is a book of ceremonies performed by a bishop.
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GB 0096 MS 543 15th century Collection (fonds) 4 leaves Unknown
A pontifical is a book of ceremonies performed by a bishop.
Bought from Bondy in 1961.
Four leaves from a pontifical, probably Italian, containing part of the Ordo in Sabbato Sancto. The prayers of the first part correspond to the Roman Use of the 12th century; those of the second part to the 13th century Pontifical of William Durand.
Single item.
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.
Latin
12½" x 9". Initials in red; red paraphs; crosses in red and blue; rubricated in red.
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. Sep 2001 Durand , William , 1237-1296 , canonist and liturgical writer x Durandus , William Europe Italy Pontificals Religious doctrines Religious texts Theology Western Europe
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Bought from Bondy in 1961.
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Scope and content
Four leaves from a pontifical, probably Italian, containing part of the Ordo in Sabbato Sancto. The prayers of the first part correspond to the Roman Use of the 12th century; those of the second part to the 13th century Pontifical of William Durand.
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Single item.
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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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Latin
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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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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