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- [15 cent., first ½]. (Creation)
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Extent and medium
i, 80 ff. : Parchment ; 270 x 195 mm. (written space 180 x 135 mm.). Bound in quarter green calf, tooled in blind, 18/19 cents.
Context area
Archival history
Ownership inscriptions of the Celestine abbey of St Peter of Luxembourg, Avignon, 17 cent., once with date 1676, on ff. 4 and 78 recto-verso; perhaps written there (but cf. f. 77 verso 'Respice ... imperatorem nostrum'). Owned by William Carr (1863-1925).
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Sotheby's (sold by the executors of Brigadier W. G. Carr - see NLW MS 21878E); London; Purchased at auction, lot 72; 7 December 1982
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The four gospels of the passion as sung in Holy Week followed by the Exultet and other chants for the blessing of candles at the Easter Vigil. Written in a large textura, music on staves throughout. A large illuminated initial at the beginning of each gospel and other smaller illuminated initials.
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Conditions governing access
Access to the original manuscript by authorised permission only. Readers are directed to use surrogate copies.
Conditions governing reproduction
Usual copyright laws apply.
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Script of material
Language and script notes
Latin.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
The contents of NLW MSS 21701-22852 are indexed in greater detail in Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, vol. 8 (Aberystwyth, 1999).
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Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Available on microfilm at the Library.
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Title based on contents.
Note
Preferred citation: NLW MS 21879C [RESTRICTED ACCESS].
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This description follows NLW guidelines based on ISAD(G) 2nd ed.; AACR2; and LCSH.
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- English