Antiphoner., Late 16th century.
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows.
(i) Proper chants for Maundy Thursday (folio i verso), Good Friday (folio 25), Holy Saturday (folio 48 verso), Easter Sunday (folio 69).
(ii) Antiphons at the Benedictus and Magnificat for Easter Monday (folio 77 verso), and Tuesday (folio 79 verso).
(iii) Three proses. 'In die resurrectionis et per octava aditur prosa: Victime paschali laudes'; the sixth strophe is lacking (folio 80 verso). 'In die sancto penthecostes: Veni sancte spiritus'; the eighth and ninth strophes are lacking (folio 82 verso); 'In solenm[i]tate corporis christi dicitur prosa: Lauda sion'; only strophes 1 and 2 and the first halves of 3 and 5 are given (folio 85).
Square notation on a five-lined stave; bar lines at irregular but frequent intervals. Initials in red, blue, and purple, with flourishes, scrolls, and arabesque panels; other initials made up of interlacing pen-strokes.
Dates
- Creation: Late 16th century.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
87 Leaves ; 580 x 395 millimetres.
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Arrangement
87 folios. Collation: 1-11⁸ (-11⁸).
Custodial History
There is a note on the inside of the front cover signed by Sir Edward Hoby, who was a member of the Cadiz expedition of 1596: 'Este libro era de Sto. Jago de Cadiz de los de la Compania de Jesus, y tomado en el uiage de la armada Jnglesa alla 1596'.
In addition, the signature 'Peter Norris, 1602' occurs on folio 1.
Physical Description
Vellum. Bound in wooden boards covered with leather and studded with bosses of brass.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
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