Geste de Monglane

Title
Geste de Monglane
LC Subject
Manuscripts, French Manuscripts, Medieval Manuscripts Epic poetry, French
Repository
University of Oregon. Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives
Alternative
Geste de Garin de Monglane Cheltenham manuscript
Description
Manuscript of a medieval epic poem, containing segments of the cycle of Guillaume d'Orange. Initials in gold and colors. Bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, London, England. Hernaut de Beaulande (folios 1a-35a) -- Renier de Gennes (folios 35a-46b) -- Girart de Vienne (folios 47a-83b) -- Galiens li restoreĢs (folios 83b-135b) -- La Chronique de Saint-Denis (folios 137a-224a)
Condition Of Source
Manuscript comprises 229 vellum folios and has five distinct parts. The 1st two folios are missing; At the end of the 2nd part, Renier de Gennes, eight folios are missing. These were missing in 1883.
Provenance
Manuscript originally purchased by Sir Thomas Phillips in 1861 and added to his collection at Cheltenham as no. 26,092. Subsequently purchased by the University of Oregon in 1956.
Temporal
1475-1505
Date
1485/1495
Identifier
ORU_Ms_001
Item Locator
Ms. 1
Rights
No Copyright - United States
Language
French, Old (842-ca.1400)
Local Collection Name
Manuscripts collection
Type
Text
Format
application/xml
Extent
30 cm.
Set
University of Oregon Special Collections Manuscripts and Rare Books
Has Part
Hernaut de Beaulande (Chanson de geste); Renier de Gennes (Chanson de geste); Girard de Viane (Chanson de geste); Galiens li restores (Chanson de geste); Chronique de Saint-Denis (Chanson de geste);
Institution
University of Oregon
Citation
Geste de Monglane, Ms. 001, Special Collections & University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, Or.
Number Of Pages
[458] p.
Note
Bookplate with coat of arms mounted on inside cover reads: Bibliotheca Phillippica. From the collection formed by Sir Thomas Phillipps Br., 1792-1872, purchased by private treaty by William H. Robinson Ltd., Pall Mall, London; Pencilled above bookplate: Phillipps Ms. 26092; Half page at end may contain former ownership information
Layout
45 lines in two columns; irregular cropping at top, recto; ruling instrument: dry point, lines 2mm apart.