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Hand 5 and hand 6. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Hand 5 and hand 6. - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Explicit, in hand 2. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Explicit, in hand 2. - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Text with red and blue initials, rubrics, one chart.

Text with red and blue initials, rubrics, one chart.

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Text with red and blue initials, rubric, two maps including one T map.

Text with red and blue initials, rubric, two maps including one T map.

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Text with red and blue initials, rubrics, two charts.

Text with red and blue initials, rubrics, two charts.

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Text with red and blue initials, rubrics, two charts.

Text with red and blue initials, rubrics, two charts.

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Note on final leaf. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Note on final leaf. - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Full-page miniature and opening of psalms. 5-line historiated gold initial.

Full-page miniature and opening of psalms. 5-line historiated gold ini...

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Small sqaure miniature of Luke writing as the ox watches.

Small sqaure miniature of Luke writing as the ox watches.

A book of hours is a type of devotional text that was popular in the Middle Ages, particularly in the late medieval period. It is a type of prayer book that contains a collection of prayers and devotional texts... More

Opening chart.

Opening chart.

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Grandes chroniques de France Jean Fouquet: Explicit., illuminated manuscript

Grandes chroniques de France Jean Fouquet: Explicit., illuminated manu...

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Roll, image 18, illuminated manuscript

Roll, image 18, illuminated manuscript

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Gospel of John - Public domain medieval manuscript

Gospel of John - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Page of text with 1-line red and blue initials. Prickings clearly visible.  Marginal note.

Page of text with 1-line red and blue initials. Prickings clearly visi...

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Opening of part one, with ex libris of William Chapple, 1775.  1-line red and blue initials.

Opening of part one, with ex libris of William Chapple, 1775. 1-line ...

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Red and blue initials, chapter numbers, placemarkers, marginal notes.

Red and blue initials, chapter numbers, placemarkers, marginal notes.

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Close of main text with extensive notes.

Close of main text with extensive notes.

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Opening of psalms with hierarchy of initials; blue initials with red penwork.

Opening of psalms with hierarchy of initials; blue initials with red p...

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Opening of Mark showing large initial with evangelist and his symbol.  Rubric and placemarkers.

Opening of Mark showing large initial with evangelist and his symbol. ...

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Opening of Jerome's prologue (Novum opus facere), with large initial done in puzzle design, with penwork.  Rubric and name of book in red.

Opening of Jerome's prologue (Novum opus facere), with large initial d...

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Page of text with small initial, chapter number, and correction in right and lower margin.

Page of text with small initial, chapter number, and correction in rig...

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Explicit., Illuminated medieval manuscript

Explicit., Illuminated medieval manuscript

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Explicit., Illuminated medieval manuscript

Explicit., Illuminated medieval manuscript

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Opening of final quire, from canticle of Zachary (Luke 1: 71-9). Initials.

Opening of final quire, from canticle of Zachary (Luke 1: 71-9). Initi...

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Explicit of main text., illuminated manuscript

Explicit of main text., illuminated manuscript

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Explicit.  Initials, placemarkers, rubric.

Explicit. Initials, placemarkers, rubric.

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Small miniature of St. Luke.  Very elaborate frame-like border, with statue figures and multi-colored designs.  Opening of text of Luke.

Small miniature of St. Luke. Very elaborate frame-like border, with s...

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The Resurrection. - Public domain dedication image

The Resurrection. - Public domain dedication image

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Tripiṭaka. Sūtrapiṭaka. Avataṃsakasūtra. Korean

Tripiṭaka. Sūtrapiṭaka. Avataṃsakasūtra. Korean

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Tripiṭaka. Sūtrapiṭaka. Avataṃsakasūtra. Korean

Tripiṭaka. Sūtrapiṭaka. Avataṃsakasūtra. Korean

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Tripiṭaka. Sūtrapiṭaka. Avataṃsakasūtra. Korean

Tripiṭaka. Sūtrapiṭaka. Avataṃsakasūtra. Korean

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Tripiṭaka. Sūtrapiṭaka. Avataṃsakasūtra. Korean

Tripiṭaka. Sūtrapiṭaka. Avataṃsakasūtra. Korean

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First map of Asia (Asia minor), in full gold border.

First map of Asia (Asia minor), in full gold border.

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Roll, image 11, illuminated manuscript

Roll, image 11, illuminated manuscript

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Roll, image 6, illuminated manuscript

Roll, image 6, illuminated manuscript

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The Resurrection. - miniature, medieval manuscript

The Resurrection. - miniature, medieval manuscript

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Full-page miniature of the Sermon on the Mount.  Elaborate full border with human figures.

Full-page miniature of the Sermon on the Mount. Elaborate full border...

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Midrash be-ḥidush: perush le-Hagadat Pesaḥ

Midrash be-ḥidush: perush le-Hagadat Pesaḥ

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Midrash be-ḥidush: perush le-Hagadat Pesaḥ

Midrash be-ḥidush: perush le-Hagadat Pesaḥ

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Midrash be-ḥidush: perush le-Hagadat Pesaḥ

Midrash be-ḥidush: perush le-Hagadat Pesaḥ

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Midrash be-ḥidush: perush le-Hagadat Pesaḥ

Midrash be-ḥidush: perush le-Hagadat Pesaḥ

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Midrash be-ḥidush: perush le-Hagadat Pesaḥ

Midrash be-ḥidush: perush le-Hagadat Pesaḥ

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Midrash be-ḥidush: perush le-Hagadat Pesaḥ

Midrash be-ḥidush: perush le-Hagadat Pesaḥ

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Midrash be-ḥidush: perush le-Hagadat Pesaḥ

Midrash be-ḥidush: perush le-Hagadat Pesaḥ

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Midrash be-ḥidush: perush le-Hagadat Pesaḥ

Midrash be-ḥidush: perush le-Hagadat Pesaḥ

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Page of text with extensive marginal commentary on Queen of Sheba, red placemarkers, name of book in red and blue.

Page of text with extensive marginal commentary on Queen of Sheba, red...

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Page of text, initial with grotesque (human face).

Page of text, initial with grotesque (human face).

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Explicit., Illuminated medieval manuscript

Explicit., Illuminated medieval manuscript

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Back cover, with large initial, border design, and music.
Front pastedown. Notes in modern hand and coat of arms of the abbey of Citeaux.

Front pastedown. Notes in modern hand and coat of arms of the abbey of...

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Sixth vision: an angel pours out the second vial and the sea is filled with drowned men; an angel pours out the third vial turning the waters into blood; John listens as angels announce the judgment of God.

Sixth vision: an angel pours out the second vial and the sea is filled...

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Sixth vision: an angel pours out the fourth vial on the sun, causing it to burn the people; an angel pours the fifth vial on the throne of the beast, and people bite their tongues in agony.

Sixth vision: an angel pours out the fourth vial on the sun, causing i...

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Seventh vision: the first resurrection of those who had been beheaded for the sake of God; the judges seated on a throne; one thousand years later, the final defeat of Satan and the armies of Gog and Magog. (Apoc. 20:4-10)

Seventh vision: the first resurrection of those who had been beheaded ...

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Explicit of Interpretation of Hebrew Names.

Explicit of Interpretation of Hebrew Names.

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List of biblical passages useful for various purposes (to convert sinners, to put up with tribulations, etc.)

List of biblical passages useful for various purposes (to convert sinn...

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Opening of hand 4, different style initials, rubrics in French.

Opening of hand 4, different style initials, rubrics in French.

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Hand 5, placemarker and catchword.

Hand 5, placemarker and catchword.

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Explicit., Illuminated medieval manuscript

Explicit., Illuminated medieval manuscript

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Coat of arms; of early owner? - Public domain medieval manuscript

Coat of arms; of early owner? - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Explicit and ownership notes. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Explicit and ownership notes. - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Opening page of calendar, written in French.

Opening page of calendar, written in French.

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Explicit and sample of hand 2. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Explicit and sample of hand 2. - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Catchword, small initials, rubrics, border decorations and linefillers.

Catchword, small initials, rubrics, border decorations and linefillers...

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Opening of text in French, initial and border design.

Opening of text in French, initial and border design.

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Explicit. - Public domain dedication image

Explicit. - Public domain dedication image

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Calendar page with zodiac symbols.

Calendar page with zodiac symbols.

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Grandes chroniques de France Jean Fouquet: Explicit., illuminated manuscript

Grandes chroniques de France Jean Fouquet: Explicit., illuminated manu...

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Explicit of main text. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Explicit of main text. - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Explicit, including end of French text and some Latin phrases. Rubric.

Explicit, including end of French text and some Latin phrases. Rubric.

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Last page of main text, with final rubric and date.

Last page of main text, with final rubric and date.

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Explicit of text 1, incipit of Liber provinciarum.

Explicit of text 1, incipit of Liber provinciarum.

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Explicit., Illuminated medieval manuscript

Explicit., Illuminated medieval manuscript

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Note of ownership in upper right corner.

Note of ownership in upper right corner.

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Explanations for the charts on f. 7 (the "Terminus") and on f. 8v (the "Vera primatio").

Explanations for the charts on f. 7 (the "Terminus") and on f. 8v (the...

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"Tabula solis ad annum primum post bisextum..."

"Tabula solis ad annum primum post bisextum..."

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Chart of the decemnovenale cycle, the cycle of epacts, and the cycle of the "claves."

Chart of the decemnovenale cycle, the cycle of epacts, and the cycle o...

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Historiated initial of a cleric (rather than the soldier of the word problem that the image illustrates) handing a round bread to a girl.

Historiated initial of a cleric (rather than the soldier of the word p...

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Explicit of main text, followed by added verses numbered 9 (repeated from the text) through 14.

Explicit of main text, followed by added verses numbered 9 (repeated f...

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Explicit of main text. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Explicit of main text. - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Hand 3; explicit. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Hand 3; explicit. - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Large initial on gold field. - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Large initial on gold field. - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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The allegory of Chastity rides atop a cart, with the still blindfolded Cupid now vanquished; the cart is drawn by unicorns.

The allegory of Chastity rides atop a cart, with the still blindfolded...

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2-line initial and page of text, 1-line initials, rubric, placemarkers.

2-line initial and page of text, 1-line initials, rubric, placemarkers...

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Page of text with 1-line and 3-line gold initials.  Gold initial is decorated with gold.

Page of text with 1-line and 3-line gold initials. Gold initial is de...

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Box [inside] - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Box [inside] - Public domain illuminated manuscript

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Leaf with miniature of Pentecost.

Leaf with miniature of Pentecost.

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Opening of text.  Full illuminated border.  Rubric and gold lettering.  Large gold initial on illuminated field.  Three lines of music and text.

Opening of text. Full illuminated border. Rubric and gold lettering....

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Second map of Asia (Byzantium and surrounding), in full gold border.

Second map of Asia (Byzantium and surrounding), in full gold border.

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Full-page  miniature of Adam and Eve questioned by God.

Full-page miniature of Adam and Eve questioned by God.

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Full-page miniature of Adam and Eve working.

Full-page miniature of Adam and Eve working.

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Text with placemarkers and rubric; miniature of man chopping wood.

Text with placemarkers and rubric; miniature of man chopping wood.

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Rubric and full-page miniature showing battle.

Rubric and full-page miniature showing battle.

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Rubric and full-page miniature of Abraham and Ishmael.

Rubric and full-page miniature of Abraham and Ishmael.

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Page of text with placemarkers, rubric, large red initial.  Scene shown in lower border.

Page of text with placemarkers, rubric, large red initial. Scene show...

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Hand 9. - Public domain medieval manuscript

Hand 9. - Public domain medieval manuscript

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Text with red and blue initials, rubrics, map with small drawings of cities, church.
Text with red and blue initials.  Map with small drawings of unlabelled cities.
Opening of text, 3-line initial and painted border design.  1-line initials and coat of arms.

Opening of text, 3-line initial and painted border design. 1-line ini...

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Opening of list of incipits of psalms, including French rubric.  1-line blue and gold initials with penwork.

Opening of list of incipits of psalms, including French rubric. 1-lin...

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Opening of Gospel of Matthew.  Section of parchment around the large initial has been cut out -- text of next folio is visible through the hole. Rustic capitals.

Opening of Gospel of Matthew. Section of parchment around the large i...

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