DPL Reed MMF62

Lectionary, Latin. Spain (perhaps Toledo), ca. 1500

Single leaf. 380 by 270mm. Single column, 21 lines, ruled in red, written space 261 by 172mm; gothic Spanish hand.

Text: Part of lectionary readings from Hebrews 10:32–37; Wisdom 7:12–14 and Ezekiel 1:4–10.
Decoration: Full-page illuminated border extending into upper and lower margins, composed of various fruits and flowers with curling green foliage. On the verso the border is divided by gilt lines into triangular compartments, which contain roses, acanthus leaves, daisies, lilies and a small, grey snail. Two 2-line initials on blue grounds with floral designs.
Provenance: The initial ‘F’ is the beginning of Fratres, indicating that the congregation was a group of monks or friars. Purchased from Maggs catalogue 1423 (2008), no. 155.
Reference: Reed Early Bibles no. 59.
Shelfmark: RMM Fragment 62.