Bible. Old Testament. Chronicles. Vellum leaf, written in 12th century book hand. France 1115 AD. Thought to have been written in the Benedictine Abbey of Saint. Oyan.
Created:
1115
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Manuscript. 12th century. 1150 AD. Gospel Lectionary Northern Italy. Vellum leaf (9 x 13 inches) written in an unusually fine Carolingian book hand. Maude Thompson calls this period and type the finest of all European book-hands. 22 lines with ornamented initials.
Created:
1150?
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.
Book of Prayers. Vellum leaf. Written in characteristic 12th century Gothic book hand. Two large decorative initials in gold outlined in black. France, 1180 AD.
Created:
1180
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Special Collections and Rare Books.