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This catalogue describes MSS 1-247 and 298 in the Chapter Library of Lincoln Cathedral, plus ten former Lincoln MSS now elsewhere. About half of the MSS were part of the cathedral's medieval Library; nearly all the rest came there before the late seventeenth century. Among the MSS, which date from the eighth to the early sixteenth century, are biblical commentaries and sermons, works of pastoral theology and an important corpus of Middle English texts, including the famous Thornton Romances. A group of MSS written at the Cathedral c.1100 is notable for its distinctive decoration. The Catalogue is preceded by a history of the Cathedral Library, based on the rich documentary evidence, which includes two medieval catalogues. The plates illustrate bindings, ownership marks, important decoration and noteworthy script, including samples from all signed and dated books.Product Identifiers
PublisherBoydell & Brewer, The Limited
ISBN-100859912787
ISBN-139780859912785
eBay Product ID (ePID)362543
Product Key Features
Book TitleCatalogue of the Manuscripts of Lincoln Cathedral Chapter Library
Number of Pages355 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1989
TopicAncient & Classical, Biblical Studies / General
IllustratorYes
GenreReligion, Literary Collections
AuthorRodney M. Thomson
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight47.8 Oz
Item Length12 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Dewey Edition20
ReviewsImpressive level of codicological and bibliographical detail. TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT The catalogue is of first-class, professional quality. MEDIUM ÆVUM The description of each manuscript covers the full range of questions that today's reader may reasonably ask... sober, devoted work which puts us all in Professor Thomson's debt. LIBRARY
Lccn89-000991
Target AudienceTrade
Dewey Decimal015.425/34
Lc Classification NumberZ6621.L742 1989
