A catalogue of Western manuscripts at the Bodleian Libraries and selected Oxford colleges

MS. Bodl. 857

Summary Catalogue no.: 2760

Contents

2.
Sermons
Language(s): Latin
3.
Theological pieces
Language(s): Latin
4.
Gesta romanorum
Language(s): Latin
5.
Sermons
Language(s): Latin

Physical Description

Form: codex
Support: parchment

Decoration

Illuminated capitals.

Binding

Red leather on boards, much worn, re-backed, contemporary English work.

History

Origin: 15th century, first half ; English

Provenance and Acquisition

'Iste liber constat ⟨domino⟩ Willelmo Marschalle capellano de Pesholme,' i.e. Peasholme in York: but a former owner's name was once at fols. 82, 127v.

Presented by sir Walter Cope in 1602.

Last Substantive Revision

2022-04-04: Add binding information from Summary Catalogue.