Historiated initial of Boethius and Lady Philosophy () Listed in De Ricci, Seymour, Census of Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts in the United States and Canada. New York. : Wilson, 1935; and Supplement, New York, : Bibliographical Society of America, 1962. Ownership : George Templeton Strong sale (New York, 1878). Given in 1878 by Astor. De Ricci, 1318. Chart by Dr. Guest. Library dossier. 1 2-line red and blue initials with red or purple penwork extending into border. Painted large initials in various colors appear occasionally; also painted border designs. Very
Historiated initial of Boethius and Lady Philosophy () Listed in De Ricci, Seymour, Census of Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts in the United States and Canada. New York. : Wilson, 1935; and Supplement, New York, : Bibliographical Society of America, 1962. Ownership : George Templeton Strong sale (New York, 1878). Given in 1878 by Astor. De Ricci, 1318. Chart by Dr. Guest. Library dossier. 1 2-line red and blue initials with red or purple penwork extending into border. Painted large initials in various colors appear occasionally; also painted border designs. Very pale yellow daubs as placemarkers. 22 lines in 2 columns, ruled in very light pencil and in drypoint. Prickings and catchwords visible. One folio (part 1, perhaps was formerly large sheet serving as cover of first quire) followed by six quires of 10 folios each and one quire of 12. Inscribed Date: 1381, December 29 On f. 73v dated 29 December 1381. Opening initial shows two human figures; f. 11v initial with animal head. Parchment 1381 December 29; Historiated initial of Boethius and Lady Philosophy (?).
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