Missal, Use of Sarum
F-o62a
Toronto, ON, The Robertson Davies Library at Massey College, Rueter FF 0003
Andreea Marin, Massey College 2022 (Born Digital)
General Information
Title
Missal, Use of Sarum
Shelfmarks
Rueter FF 0003
Material
Parchment
Place of Origin
England
Date of Origin
1250-1299
Script, Hands
Written in a protogothic hand
General Remarks
Missal, likely Sarum rite. Contains text from the Book of Isaiah and Book of Matthew. Example of a prayer and devotion book from mid-late thirteenth century
Original Condition
Page Height
332 mm
Page Width
247 mm
Height of Written Area
275 mm
Width of Written Area
180 mm
Number of Columns
2
Width of Columns
80 – 85 mm
Number of Lines
35
Line Height
8 – 9 mm
Ruling
yes
Numbering
1 bifolium, 4 pages
Current Condition
Dimensions
332 x 247 mm
More about the Current Condition
The edge of first leaf in bifolium is damaged by bookworms
Book Decoration and Musical Notation
Description
Large blue and red initials. Few highlighted words in red. Leaf 2, on recto there is a large ornamental initial with intricate floral design