Harvard University, MS Richardson 27

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Metadata

DS ID:

DS10762

Shelfmark:

MS Richardson 27

Title:

Liber confessionum Augustini

Author:

Augustine, of Hippo, Saint, 354-430

Augustine of Hippo WIKIDATA

Date:

ca. 1150

twelfth century (dates CE) AAT

Language:

lat

Latin WIKIDATA

Physical Description:

Extent: 85 leaves, bound ; vellum ; 28 cm.

Former Owner(s):

Schennis, Friderici de

Friedrich von Schennis WIKIDATA

Note:

Written in a protogothic book script in brown ink in 1 column of 33 lines; decorative initials with acanthus leaves and other vegetal motifs, headings in red in fanciful capitals, with marginal notes. Probably written in Italy (northern?).
Title from explicit.
Bound in dark red velvet with brass strips and embossed figure of Christ and gemstones on front board.
In a tray case, 30 cm.
Bequest of William K. Richardson, 1951.
Belonged to Friedrich de Schennis (book stamp); E.P.a Goldschmidt (cat. VIII, 1926, n. 3; London, Sotheby's (6 Apr. 1925, n. 490); to Livingston; London, Sotheby's (7 Dec. 1931, n. 10); to Maggs; bought by Richardson.

Keyword:

rules (layout features)

Manuscripts, Medieval

Catholic Church

Bishops

Augustine, of Hippo, Saint, 354-430

Christian saints

Institutional Record:

https://id.lib.harvard.edu/alma/990098860920203941/catalog

IIIF Manifest:

https://iiif.lib.harvard.edu/manifests/drs:5141183

Holding Institution:

Harvard University