Edinburgh, Edinburgh University Library, MS 48
Item
Modern shelfmark
Edinburgh, Edinburgh University Library, MS 48
Owned by
Codex title
Book of Hours and Prayer Book
Manuscript or print
Modern location
Previous shelfmark
Laing 17
Carries work
Production date
1400-1499
Location created
Contains reference to Birgitta
true
Description
The book would seem to be North German, from the dialect of the prayers (f.172 and what follows) and the presence of Saint Wilhad and Saint Ansgar in the Kalendar and Litany. It has also strong Swedish and Danish connections. Possibly it was written for Schleswig.
Writing support
Parchment
Leaf page dimensions
127 mm x 95.3 mm
Folios
181
Catalogue link
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| Title | Alternate label | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Book of Hours (Edinburgh, Edinburgh UL, MS 48) | Work item | |
| Prayers, Miscellaneous (Edinburgh, Edinburgh UL, MS 48) | Work item |