This volume presents a consolidated collection of Virginia Brown's seminal work cataloging newly discovered Beneventan manuscripts. The book reprints five distinct lists, originally published in Mediaeval Studies, that document these significant finds between 1978 and 2008. A new preface by the author and comprehensive indexes prepared by Roger E. Reynolds enhance the accessibility and utility of this collected scholarship. This work is essential for scholars of medieval manuscripts and paleography.

This collection is regarded as a vital resource for medieval manuscript studies, consolidating previously dispersed but essential cataloguing work. The inclusion of a new preface and extensive indexes by Roger E. Reynolds further solidifies its value for researchers. The original lists by Virginia Brown are recognized for their meticulous detail and contribution to paleography. The collected volume serves as an authoritative reference for scholars engaging with Beneventan manuscripts.