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Paris Manuscript Bible
Paris Manuscript Bible
TitleParis Manuscript Bible
Detail DepictedMedieval manuscripts--Calligraphy--Text--Script
Medieval manuscripts--Decorative elements--Initials
Medieval manuscripts--Decorative elements--Ink
Uniform TitleBible. O.T. Latin
Place of Publication[France--Paris]
Date of Publicationca. 1310
Genre HeadingManuscripts, Medieval
Bibles

Bibliographic ElementsSingle leaf: Vellum; 18.5 x 12.5 cm.
General NotesLatin Vulgate version written in the Gothic script, seven lines to the inch, on fine vellum. The calligraphy and ornamentation on this page deserve close inspection. This form of writing is in marked contrast to the minute, much abbreviated and angular text of the proceeding century.

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LanguageLatin
Digital CollectionHistorical Book Arts Collection
RepositoryUniversity of Washington Libraries, Special Collections Division.
Repository CollectionSpecial Collections
Call NumberTeaching tool
Digital Reproduction InformationScanned in color from original text at 400 dpi in JPEG format and resized to 600 ppi veritcal or 768 ppi horizontal. Saved at compression rate 3. 2003.
ContentIn 1290, the scholars at the University of Paris determined to produce a uniform, accurate Vulgate version; the "final" Vulgate text was not completed until the Council of Trent acted in the closing years of the 16th century.
Restrictions/CopyrightSome of our items are fragile and may require an appointment for use. Please contact Special Collections.
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