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Archive File

Quotation or commonplace book, by George Ashby

Ashby, George

c.1770-1800

Contains: (1) [p.iii] Entries for table of contents; (2) [p.1] Quotations from and lengthy resumés of the books listed on p.iii

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[Horae Beatae Mariae Virginis]
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[Horae Beatae Mariae Virginis]

Clifton family

[late 14th century, possibly before 1389]

The original total of leaves is likely to have been 118, with the majority of the missing leaves likely to have contained illuminations and been cut out in post-medieval times. Decoration: Three 8 t...

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RALPH THORESBY'S CORRESPONDENCE, VOLUME 12

17th century-18th century

Comprising a volume of miscellanea in Thoresby's writing including a catalogue of curiosities in his museum, topographical notes relating to Yorkshire, biographical notes and extracts from the mss of ...

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Calendar: April (fol. 4r)
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Calendar: April (fol. 4r)

[ca. 142-?]

The double-compartment miniature has a man holding a branch, and the zodiacal sign of Taurus (the bull). The scenes in the historiated border are: an unidentified bishop with a mitre and a processiona...

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Miscellany notebook on theological subjects, in English and Latin, compiled by Anthony Higgin

Higgin, Anthony

c.1572-1577

Contains summaries and notes of sermons, and expositions of various texts, including: (1) f.35: 'March 4. A funerall exposition of Mr Andrews 7th Wrangler'; (2) f.39: 'Doctor nathen Aprilis 4th 1577';...

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Death of Moses (fol. 77v)
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Death of Moses (fol. 77v)

[ca. 1260]

Initial 'E' encloses the scene of Moses lying on his deathbed, with two mourners by his side.

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