Add MS 78371

EVELYN PAPERS. Vol. CCIV. `Officium Sanctae et Individuae Trinitatis ad Quotidianum Johannis Evelynni vsum concinnatum'; circa 1650. Calligraphically written by Richard Hoare, with rubrication, ruling in red and some decoration in a similar style to the office of Mary Evelyn below. With a frontispiece containing a pen and ink drawing on vellum of a kneeling figure in prayer, presumably intended to be Evelyn, since the altar or oratory bears the Evelyn gryphon, although the features are barely discernible and he wears clerical robes. The lettering and decoration have become partially obliterated in places. Beal EvJ 182. Formerly Evelyn MS 94.

Binding of black morocco with elaborate decoration in metal work on front and back covers, including Evelyn's monogram (at each corner of both cover and on straps across the spine) and a central decoration containing his motto and emblem, as designed by Thomas Simon. 125 x 80mm.