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Order NumberCCA-DCc/LitMs/C/1
TitleGregory's Decretals
Datelate 14th century
DescriptionGregorii Epistoloe Decretales.
The text is arranged in double columns of 26 lines, and is surrounded by the commentary. A small miniature on the first page apparently represents a Bishop conferring on a kneeling figure the licentiate in laws. Another at the beginning of the third book, shows three laymen in red gowns, and a monk. Initials in red and blue, the larger ones ornamented with interlacing penwork.
Described in Ker, Medieval Manuscripts, p275
Extent1 vol
Physical Description210 vellum leaves. (The eleventh leaf has been torn out.) Modern calf binding. 12 1/4 in. by 8 in.
LanguageLatin
AccessStatusOpen
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