Written in textualis semi-quadrata in 2 columns of 42 lines; 1 historiated initial; 5 decorated initials, colored initials in blue with red pen-flourishes, foliate borders with corner medallions and sprays, and headings in red. Text ends imperfectly. Written and illuminated in England, ca. 1400. Bound in modern brown pigskin, inlaid with Cecil arms from an earlier binding. In a tray case, 37 cm. Bequest of William K. Richardson, 1951. William Cecil, lord Burghley; his sale (London, Bentley & Walford, 21 Nov. 1687, lot 16); bought by Henry Grey, earl of Kent; Thomas Philip, Earl De Grey; Wrest Park sale (19 Jan. 1922, lot 639); Sir R. Leicester Harmsworth; his sale (15 Oct. 1945, lot 2133); Richardson.
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