1. Egerton MS 2833
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Egerton MS 2833
- Title:
- PETRI Comestoris Historia Scholastica. Begins with the usual " prologus epistolaris " to William, Archbishop of Sens (v. Migne, Patrol. Lat. cxcviii. col. 1053). The text agrees in the main with that of Migne, but the concluding part of the Gospel-history is much longer (ff. 215-216, cf. Migne, col. 1644). Ends " scilicet in catacumbis. Explicit liber historiarum." Vellum ; ff. 242, in double columns of 40 lines. XIII. cent. Finely illuminated initials at the beginnings of books, chapter-initial...
- Scope & Content:
- Petrus Comestor, Chancellor of Paris: Historia Scholastica: 13th cent. Bible. Bible Histories: Petri Comestoris Historia Scholastica: 13th cent. Art. Illuminations and Drawings FRENCH: Historia Scholastica initials: 13th cent.
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- 13th century
- Extent:
- 1 item