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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
[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...
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 ...
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...
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';...
Death of Moses (fol. 77v)
[ca. 1260]
Initial 'E' encloses the scene of Moses lying on his deathbed, with two mourners by his side.