A Descriptive Catalogue of the Western Medieval Manuscripts of St John's College, Oxford
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Product Description St John's College owns one of the largest collegiate collections of medieval manuscripts in Oxford, ranging from the early eleventh century to the early sixteenth century. This a detailed and excellent catalogue of a valuable collection, compiled on up-to-date principles. It replaces themonumental work of Henry O. Coxe (1852), and uses materials assembled by the late Jeremy J. Griffiths. About the Author Ralph Hanna is a Professor of Palaeography and Tutorial Fellow, Keble College, Oxford.
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THE THESIS
This catalogue provides a comprehensive, modern scholarly inventory of the Western medieval manuscript collection held by St John's College, Oxford. Ralph Hanna, a Professor of Palaeography, utilizes updated archival principles to document items spanning the eleventh to the sixteenth centuries. The work integrates research originally compiled by Jeremy J. Griffiths to supersede the previous 1852 catalogue by Henry O. Coxe.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed descriptions of medieval manuscripts dating from the eleventh to the sixteenth centuries.
- Updated cataloging methodology reflecting contemporary archival standards.
- Integration of research materials and notes from the late Jeremy J. Griffiths.
- Contextual data regarding the provenance and physical characteristics of the St John's College collection.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and librarians recognize this work as the definitive modern reference for the St John's College collection. It is frequently cited for its rigorous application of palaeographical standards and its utility as a replacement for outdated nineteenth-century inventories.
Page Count:
371
Publication Date:
2002-07-18
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199202397
ISBN-13:
9780199202393
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