The four Gospels ('Athelstan' or 'Coronation' Gospels)
Scope & Content:
The manuscript consists of 3 separate items: ff. 1r-1v: A cutting from the Breviary of Margaret of York; ff. 2r-2v: Cottonian list of contents; ff. 3r-218v: The four Gospels with prefatory texts.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
4th quarter 9th century-4th quarter 15th century
Extent:
A parchment codex consisting of 3 items: 218 folios