Host Volume

Colchester: University of Essex Library, Harsnett I.b.18(1)

Publication Details

Type of host: 
printed book retaining early binding
Author of volume: 
Haymo, episcopus Halberstattensis
Title of volume: 

Homiliarum … pars aestivalis

Publication: 

Cologne: Eucharius Cervicornus ('Officina Eucharij Ceruicorni'), 1537

Binding Information

Binding style: 
blind-stamped, panel
Binding detail: 

Oldham, Panels, HM.1. On three thongs, rebacked (1971). Two sets of two nails on upper board to seat leather straps, concomitant thin clips remain on lower board. On fore-edge, title written, foot towards lower board.

Place of binding: 
London (John Reynes)
Date range for binding: 
1537 x 1544

Hosting Information

Number of manuscripts represented: 
1
Number of fragments: 
0 (offset only)

Further information

Provenance: 
  1. On front and back flyleaves, extensive annotation, author unidentified.
  2. Samuel Harsnett (1561-1631), archbishop of York (1629-31).
Date published: 
Wednesday, July 1, 2015 - 08:36
Date last updated: 
Wednesday, July 1, 2015 - 13:08
Colchester Harsnett I.b.18(1) upper board

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Colchester: University of Essex Library, Harsnett I.b.18(1) i