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.
Pontifical fragment
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- ReferenceGB 96 MS 543
- Dates of Creation15th century
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialLatin
- Physical Description4 leaves
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
A pontifical is a book of ceremonies performed by a bishop.
Arrangement
Single item.
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
Bought from Bondy in 1961.
Other Finding Aids
See R Watson, 'Descriptive list of fragments of medieval manuscripts in the University of London Library' (1976).
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
12½" x 9". Initials in red; red paraphs; crosses in red and blue; rubricated in red.
Archivist's Note
Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project.
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