Catalogue of the Manuscripts of Lincoln Cathedral Chapter Library

Catalogue of the Manuscripts of Lincoln Cathedral Chapter Library PDF

Author: Rodney M. Thomson

Publisher: Boydell & Brewer

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 382

ISBN-13: 9780859912785

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This catalogue describes MSS 1-247 and 298 in the Chapter Library of Lincoln Cathedral, plus ten former Lincoln MSS now elsewhere. About half of the MSS were part of the cathedral's medieval Library; nearly all the rest came therebefore the late seventeenth century. Among the MSS, which date from the eighth to the early sixteenth century, are biblical commentaries and sermons, works of pastoral theology and an important corpus of Middle English texts, including the famous Thornton Romances. A group of MSS written at the Cathedral c.1100 is notable for its distinctive decoration. The Catalogue is preceded by a history of the Cathedral Library, based on the rich documentaryevidence, which includes two medieval catalogues. The plates illustrate bindings, ownership marks, important decoration and noteworthy script, including samples from all signed and dated books.

A Catalogue of the Library of the Cathedral Church of Salisbury

A Catalogue of the Library of the Cathedral Church of Salisbury PDF

Author: Edward Maunde Thompson

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781022165434

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This book provides a detailed catalog of the impressive collection of books at the library of the Cathedral Church of Salisbury. The author's deep knowledge of the books and their historical context is evident in the meticulous detail with which each one is described. Whether you are a book lover or a historian, this catalog is sure to pique your interest and leave you in awe of the richness of the library's collection. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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