Gradual

F-jvu5

Cambridge, MA, Harvard University, Houghton Library, MS Typ 963

General Information

Material vellum
Script, Hands

The Latin text is written in a tall gothic book hand, initial letters in blue and red with pen-work decoration. Musical notation is square notes in black on a red 4-line staff. 

Original Condition

Page Height 510 mm
Page Width 430 mm
Height of Written Area 380 mm
Width of Written Area 250 mm
Number of Columns 1
Number of Lines 9
Line Height 41 mm

Book Decoration and Musical Notation

Description

The verso has a large historiated initial S showing the descent of the Spirit on the apostles; in silver and colors.

Bibliography

  • Bond and Faye, 276. 

  • Harvard University, "HOLLIS # 010131461"

  • Bond and Faye, 276. 

  • Harvard University, "HOLLIS # 010131461"