Decretals. Libri V [004]

Title: Decretals. Libri V [004]
LC Subject: Manuscripts, Latin (Medieval and modern) Canon law Catholic Church
Item Locator: Eugene, OR, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon, MS 027.
Repository: University of Oregon. Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives
Author: Gregory IX, Pope, approximately 1170-1241
Description: Manuscript codex. Catalog 346 on Flyleaf. Inscription: “Iste Liber est S. Bartholomei de Azano diocesis Astensis ordinis S. Benedicti congregationis S. Justine Signatus No. 19” [Translation] “This Document is of (the Abbey of) Saint Bartholomeo of Azzano, of the diocese of Asti, of the order of Saint Benedict, the congregation of Saint Justin. Signed No. 19.” This monumental collection of Cannon Law served to largely build from and clarify former collections of such as Decretum Gratani. 5 books divided into titles, with titles subdivided into chapters; following the divisions of ‘Quinque Compilationes Antique.’ Collation: 270 leaves, with 1 leaf removed (having been stained blue). Quires of 12, VII_, XVI_,XX__,XXII_,XXIII(a)_,XXIII(b)__,XXIV__. Decoration: Capitals in blue with red tracery. Binding: Brown Morocco over boards showing 5 raised bands on the spine. Gilded text, “GREGORII IX / DECRETALIUM / LIBRI V / VARORIUM GLOSSAE / CODEX MEMBRANEUS / SAEC. XIII” Script: Gothic bookhand in multiple hands. With marginalia in multiple cursives. Content Note: This monumental collection of Cannon Law served to largely build from and clarify former collections of such as Decretum Gratani. 5 books divided into titles, with titles subdivided into chapters; following the divisions of ‘Quinque Compilationes Antique.’
Provenance: Donation/Purchase; Julia Burgess, 1935-1942.
Work Type: codices
Location: Rome >> Rome >> Rome >> Latium >> Italy
Date: 1290
Identifier: MS_027_004
Item Locator: MS 027
Rights: No Copyright - United States
Dc Rights Holder: University of Oregon. Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives
Use Restrictions: Property rights reside with Special Collections & University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries. All requests for permission to publish collection materials must be submitted to Special Collections & University Archives.
Language: Latin
Type: Image
Format: image/tiff
Set: University of Oregon Special Collections Manuscripts and Rare Books
Institution: University of Oregon
Layout: 2 columns with upper central medallion, also in 2 columns. 90 lines in the major column, 46 lines in the medallion. Visible Pricking. Glossa interlinaris & marginalise.