Manuscripts from Scotland

Aberdeen Psalter and Hours

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Aberdeen Psalter and Hours
DescriptionA Psalter and Book of Hours written in Scotland in the 15th century. It contains: (i) Calendar in red and black, with a reference to bishop William Elphinstone in July (page 1); (ii) Psalter in the Gallican version (page 25); (iii) Canticles and Athanasian Creed (page 356); (iv) Hours of the Blessed Virgin Mary, use of Sarum (page 389). Memoriae to the Holy Spirit, the Trinity, the Cross, and various saints occur between the offices of Lauds and Prime (page 399); (v) Litany and prayers (page 425). There are illuminated capitals in gold, red and blue with decorative penwork throughout. The Beatus page (page 25) has a full border of foliage and flowers, with a shield containing the arms of Scotland at the bottom. The beginning of the Hours (page 389) has a full border.
ShelfmarkAdv.MS.18.8.14
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Manuscripts from Scotland
Medieval and early modern manuscripts
DescriptionA selection of over 200 volumes of medieval and early modern manuscripts, dating from the 9th to the 17th century. Some of Scotland's most important early manuscripts are included in the many Scottish volumes. These are complemented by interesting and significant works of international origin, including volumes from France, England, the Low Countries, Italy and a number of other countries. Most of the manuscripts were collected by the Advocates Library, the forerunner of the National Library of Scotland.
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