Prayers, for Augustinian use

Description

Title: Prayers, for Augustinian use
Published / Created: [between 1400 and 1450]
Publication Place: Germany
Abstract: Manuscript on paper (watermarks trimmed; unidentified) of various prayers
Description: In German and Latin.
Script: Text written in formal gothic by one scribe. Prayers added on the flyleaves, front and back, by several later hands in italic of the 17th century and later. 2- and 1-line initials in blue-grey or orange-tinted red. 1-line initials within the text, with red stroke. Extensive rubrication in orange-tinted red.
Binding: 16th-17th centuries. Sewn on three single, round, vegetable fiber cords laced into wooden boards. "Made" endbands glued on and extending onto the outer face of the boards. Red edges and numerous place marks of vellum or tawed skin on the fore-edge. The spine rounded and lined. Covered in dark brown calf with two brass catches on the upper board and brass clasps hinged to the lower. The lower board is detached and one clasp and some leather at head and tail of the spine are wanting.
Provenance: Given by Charles Stonehill in 1943.
Extent: ff. iv + ii + 293 + i + vi : 79 x 48 (57 x 33) mm.
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: German, Middle High (ca. 1050-1500)
Latin

Genre: Prayers and devotions
Early works to 1800
Manuscripts, Medieval Germany 15th century
Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts in Beinecke Library
Material: paper ;
Resource Type: unspecified
Subject (Geographic): Connecticut
New Haven.
Subject (Name): Augustinians.
Catholic Church
Subject (Topic): Manuscripts, Medieval
Monasticism and religious orders
Prayers
Subjects: Augustinians
Catholic Church > Prayers and devotions
Manuscripts, Medieval > Connecticut > New Haven
Monasticism and religious orders
Prayers > Early works to 1800
Germany > 15th century
Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts in Beinecke Library

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Citation: Prayers, for Augustinian Use. General Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.