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An early Breton gospel book : a ninth-century manuscript from the Collection of H. L. Bradfer-Lawrence, 1887-1965: PB 770894

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An early Breton gospel book : a ninth-century manuscript from the Collection of H. L. Bradfer-Lawrence, 1887-1965

Maker(s)

Author: Wormald, Francis
Editor: Alexander, Jonathan James Graham
Publisher: Roxburghe Club
Printer: University Printing House
Printer: Myers, Harry
Binder (person): Zaehnsdorf Limited

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Description

Francis Wormald ; edited by Jonathan Alexander.

Text of a paper read to the Society of Antiquaries of London in 1955.
Includes bibliographical references

Xv, 31, [1] p., [48] p of plates : ill(some col.) ; 35 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Cambridge (Cambs.)
  • London

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1977) by Bradfer-Lawrence, Philip

Dating

Production date: AD 1977

Note

Quarter bound in red leather with red cloth sides; gilt fillet and lettering on spine.

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Materials used in production

Printing ink

Techniques used in production

Printing

Identification numbers

Accession number: PB 770894
Primary reference Number: 98894

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 30 June 2016

Associated departments & institutions

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

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