Possible dates suggested by style of penwork and colored initials. Text in a highly-abbreviated Gothic cursive script in black and brown ink in at least 5 different hands; top and side margins on some leaves ruled in brown ink; 24-37 lines per page; numerous multi-line Lombard initials in red, with blackish brown calligraphic penwork; underlinings, headings, and marginalia in red; initials touched in red in some sections. Incipit: "In octaua d[omi]ni. Postq[ua]m [con]sumati sunt dies octo ..." Text is incomplete, with probably 10 or 11 missing leaves, especially between leaves [69] and [70], and at end, where stubs are visible. Six leaves in smaller format, or with portions cut out. Illegible ownership inscription on front endpaper of an Augustinian convent; small numbered shelfmark label on inside back cover.
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