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Ancient and Medieval Manuscript Leaves collection
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 55
Identifier: MSP 136
Abstract
The Ancient and Medieval Manuscript Leaves collection contains leaves from Breviaries, Books of Hours, Antiphonaries, Bibles, an Anthology of Persian Poetry, Byzantine Music Notation, and a papyrus fragment. The collection demonstrates a variety of medieval texts and artistic styles. This particular collection is an excellent teaching tool for many classes in the humanities.
Dates:
30 B.C.E. - 18th Century
Medieval Manuscript codices collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 164
Scope and Contents
Bound volumes of medieval manuscripts, primarily religious textse. Further description is available in each item's details.
Dates:
circa early 1300s - circa early 1500s
Rare Book Leaves collection
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 55
Identifier: MSP 137
Abstract
The Rare Book Leaves collection contains leaves from Buddhist scriptures, Golden Legend, Sidonia the Sorceress, Nuremberg Chronicle, Codex de Tortis, and an illustrated version of Wordsworth’s poem Daffodils. The collection demonstrates a variety of printing styles and paper. This particular collection is an excellent teaching...
Dates:
1440 - late 19th/early 20th Century