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The miroure of mans salvacionne : a fifteenth century translation into English of the Speculum humanae salvationis ; now for the first time printed from a manuscript in the possession of Alfred Henry Huth: PB 1888.3

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Titles

The miroure of mans salvacionne : a fifteenth century translation into English of the Speculum humanae salvationis ; now for the first time printed from a manuscript in the possession of Alfred Henry Huth

Maker(s)

Publisher: Roxburghe Club
Printer: Spottiswoode and Co.

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Description

Uniform title: Speculum humanae salvationis. English (Middle English)

With preface and glossary.

Xxi, [1], 177 p : facsimile plate ; 29 cm

Place(s) associated

  • London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay

Dating

Production date: AD 1888

Note

"75 copies only printed.". Title-page in red and black. Half bound in leather with maroon cloth sides. Top edge of pages gilt.

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Materials used in production

Printing ink

Techniques used in production

Printing

Identification numbers

Accession number: PB 1888.3
Primary reference Number: 98513
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 30 June 2016 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Manuscripts and Printed Books

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