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Archive Reference (shelfmark) Add MS 78829-78831 Name Millar, Eric George, DLitt, Keeper of Manuscripts British Museum, 1887-1966 Level [40] File

1. Add MS 78829

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Add MS 78829
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Scope & Content:
BRIAN CRON MANUSCRIPTS. Vol. I. Vulgate Bible; France; mid 13th cent. Latin. Owned by Henry Pomeroy, 2nd Viscount Harberton. Purchased by Eric George Millar at Christie’s through Quaritch, 24 March 1953 (lot 523). Bequeathed by him to Brian Cron, 11 February 1967 (f. ii recto). Vellum; ff. iii...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English and Latin
Date Range:
Mid 13th century
Extent:
1 item

2. Add MS 78830

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Add MS 78830
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BRIAN CRON MANUSCRIPTS. Vol. II. Prosper of Aquitaine, etc.; N. France (Cysoing?); mid 13th cent., ascribed by Sydney Cockerell to circa 1260-1270 on art historical grounds (f. iii verso), capable of a slightly earlier dating on palaeographical grounds. Latin. Signed at the end by the scribes, J...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English and Latin
Date Range:
Mid 13th century
Extent:
1 item

3. Add MS 78831

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Add MS 78831
Title:
Scope & Content:
BRIAN CRON MANUSCRIPTS. Vol. III. Papers relating to Add. MSS 78829 and 78830. Correspondence regarding the bequest of manuscripts from Millar to Cron; — Millar’s notes on 78829; — Cron’s listing of texts and historiated initials contained in 78829; — letters from Millar to Cron, from Cockerell ...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20th century
Extent:
1 item