MS. Rawl. G. 45
Summary Catalogue no.: 14776
Physical Description
Composite, made up of two manuscripts: fols 3–63 || fols 64–163
Form: codex
Support: parchment
Extent: iii + 133 leaves
Dimensions (binding): 9.5 × 6.75 in.
History
Provenance and Acquisition
'Christus non deseret. Geo: Salteren', twice (early 17th century)
Bequeathed to the Bodleian in 1755
MS. Rawl. G. 45 – Part 1
Contents
2. (fol. 63v)
Prophetic verses Rubric: Versus Merlini
Incipit: Bruti posteritas
8 lines
Language(s): Latin
Physical Description
Form: codex
Support: parchment
History
MS. Rawl. G. 45 – Part 2
Contents
Physical Description
Form: codex
Support: parchment
Layout
Partly in two columns.
History
MS. Rawl. G. 45, flyleaves (fols 1-2)
Contents
Breviary
Language(s): Latin
Physical Description
Form: codex
Support: Parchment
History
Origin: 13th century
Additional Information
Record Sources
Description adapted (July 2024) by Stewart J. Brookes from the Summary Catalogue (1895). Decoration, localization and date follow Pächt and Alexander (1966)
Bibliography
Printed descriptions:
S. J. P. van Dijk, Latin Liturgical Manuscripts in the Bodleian Library, Oxford, vol. 6: Fragments - Office Books, Rituals, Directories (typescript, 1957), p. 251
Abbreviations
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Last Substantive Revision
2024-07-29: Description revised to incorporate all the information in the Summary Catalogue (1895)