Matthew Paris, Chronica maiora (2r–393r), incorporating St Godric’s hymn to the Blessed Virgin Mary (150v: Boffey 2988); De gestis regis Arthuri (393r–395r). Dated: last quarter of the 13th century (1v–161v); middle of the 13th century (162r–393r); middle of the 14th century (393r–395r).
Scope & Content:
ff. 2r–393r: Matthew Paris, Chronica maiora. ff.150v: St Godric’s hymn to the Blessed Virgin Mary (Boffey 2988). ff. 393r–395r: De gestis regis Arthuri. Decoration: 1 full-page map of the Mediterranean Sea, with colours (f. 1v). 4 bas-de-page scenes in outline drawing: Ramsey Abbey (f. 85v)...