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1. Compendium historiae in genealogia Christi
- Creator:
- Peter, of Poitiers, approximately 1130-1205
- Published / Created:
- [between 1300 and 1350]
- Call Number:
- Beinecke MS 1183
- Container / Volume:
- (Roll)
- Image Count:
- 8
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Decorated roll containing the text of the Compendium historiae in genealogia Christi by Peter of Poitiers (Petrus Pictaviensis). The text, presented in genealogical tree format, appears to be a copy of the second version of this work, containing the full text of the first version accompanied by interpolations from the Historia scholastica and other sources
- Description:
- In Latin., Format: seven membranes sewn together to form one roll., Layout: single vertical column in the form of a genealogical tree., Script: single gothic bookhand., Decoration: text is presented as a genealogical tree, in brown ink, with rubrication; initials in red and blue ink; roundels and planned spaces for diagrams and miniatures (unfinished) outlined in red and blue ink. Linking genealogical tree branches and diagram lines in red and blue ink. Complex grid for layout of design elements ruled in plummet., and Ownership inscriptions at top and bottom of roll: Conradus Mondone Astensis. (Corrado Mondone d'Asti, Master General of the Dominican Order, 1462-1465).
- Subject (Geographic):
- Connecticut and New Haven.
- Subject (Name):
- Jesus Christ and Peter, of Poitiers, approximately 1130-1205.
- Subject (Topic):
- Manuscripts, Medieval
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Compendium historiae in genealogia Christi
2. Historia scholastica, [1190s].
- Creator:
- Petrus, Comestor, active 12th century
- Call Number:
- Osborn fa38
- Image Count:
- 502
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Manuscript on parchment, illuminated, in several proto-Gothic bookhands, of the Historia Scholastica, probably produced in the scriptorium of the monastery of Sutton-at-Hone. The text is complete but does not contain Comestor's later "additions" to the original chapters
- Alternative Title:
- Historia scholastica
- Description:
- In Latin., Text is heavily glossed in several hands., Illuminated initials; rubricated., Ownership: Benedict, Vicar of Sutton; Cathedral Priory of St. Andrew, Rochester, Kent; Philip Mainwaring, Esq. of Over Peover; Sir Henry Mainwaring. Also Royal Archaeological Institute and Warrington Public Library., and Binding: 19th century full paneled calf.
- Subject (Name):
- Petrus, Comestor, 12th cent.
- Subject (Topic):
- History Bibles and Illumination of books and manuscripts, English
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Historia scholastica, [1190s].
3. In Cantica Canticorum : with other works
- Creator:
- Cassiodorus, Senator, approximately 487-approximately 580
- Published / Created:
- [circa 1250]
- Call Number:
- Takamiya MS 7
- Image Count:
- 200
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Manuscript, on parchment, in two scribal hands, containing the text of this commentary on the Song of Solomon by Cassiodorus (fols. 1-26). This is followed by unidentified commentaries on the same text (fols. 26-64). The volume concludes with a copy of the Biblia Beatae Virginis (fols. 64-96).
- Description:
- In Latin., Commentary by Cassiodorus attributed to Bede in incipit (fol. 1r)., Erased ownership inscription: "Liber monastery Sc Marie ... Ste. ... wiknne.", Bookplate of Portsmouth Cathedral on front pastedown, with deaccession stamp dated 1941., Layout: double columns of 38 lines., Script: gothic script., Decoration: rubricated., and Binding: medieval binding, pink doeskin over wooden boards; remains of metal clasps on lower board.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Connecticut and New Haven.
- Subject (Name):
- Cassiodorus, Senator, approximately 487-approximately 580. and Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint
- Subject (Topic):
- Manuscripts, Medieval
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > In Cantica Canticorum : with other works
