2671. Add MS 63593
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 63593
- Title:
- THE ASHLEY PSALTER: England, possibly co. Northt. or London; circa 1300-1310. Latin. The inclusion of prayers for the souls of 'fratrum propinquorum et benefactorum' in the Litany and 'pro fratribus nostris absentis' (f. 70v) might indicate that the volume was intended for monastic use. St Benedict leads the confessors in the Litany. The unusual use of a cursive bookhand for a liturgical manuscript of this period might also indicate an origin outside of mainstream production. Extensive addit...
- Scope & Content:
- Bindings ENGLISH: The Ashley Psalter, rebound in vellum gilt: 1664: Lat. Liturgies LATIN: Art. Illuminations and Drawings ENGLISH: Ashley Psalter: circa 1300-1310: Lat.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English and Latin
- Date Range:
- c 1300-1310
- Extent:
- 1 item