Shelfmark
MS 30
Author
Title
J. de Athon, Septuplum. manuscript
Varying form of title
Title in M. R. James catalogue: Septuplum
Publication, distribution, etc.
England, between ca. 1375 and ca. 1425.
Physical description
1 volume (105 leaves) : parchment ; 26 x 16 cm.
Note
The first part of the Septuplum, a tract on the seven deadly sins, surrounded by the author's commentary; a copy at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, 282 (both parts), written in 1355, gives the date of composition as 1346.
Note
The author is variously known as John de Athon, Ayton, or Acton and was Professor of Law at Cambridge University and Canon of Lincoln. See J. H. Baker, 'Famous English Canonists: III John Ayton (or Acton) U.J.D. ([d.] 1349): Professor of Law, Cambridge University Canon of Lincoln', Ecclesiastical Law Journal 2:/8 (Jan. 1991), pp. 159-163 (https://doi.org/10.1017/S0956618X00001083, accessed 30 June 2020).
Note
Written space: ca. 252 x 155 mm.
Note
Layout: two columns of 57 lines (commentary).
Note
Collation: 1-13⁸ 14 one (f. 105).
Note
Text in large and commentary in fairly small textura, in an English hand, not good.
Note
Some marginal annotations e.g. 'Nota bene contra religiosos' in red ink on f. 21v.
Note
Blue initials with red ornamentation all in one size.
Note
Decoration: continuous saw-pattern border in blue, red and green on f. 1.
Note
Secundo folio, text: perhennis; commentary: me dominus.
Note
Contemporary binding with chain and label markings suggesting the book was at Eton by ca. 1500.
Note
Former Eton shelfmark: Bk.3.6.
Note
This catalogue record is based on the work of Neil Ker and M.R. James, as cited in the references below.
Citation/references note
Ker, N. R.. Medieval manuscripts in British libraries, v. 2 (1977), p. 658-9
Citation/references note
James, M. R. A descriptive catalogue of the manuscripts in the library of Eton College (1895), 30
Cite as
Eton College Library, MS 30
Additional physical form available
Reproduction available; Bodleian Library; Eton College Library should be contacted for permission to reproduce; SFW 2115
Provenance
At Eton by 1500.
Binding
15th century white English leather over wooden boards; eight bands; two strap-and-pin fastenings now missing; missing label near the head of the back cover previously secured by six nails; chainmark near the foot of the fore-edge of the front cover.
Subject
Deadly sins Manuscripts.
Added entry--place
England.
Language code
lat
Identifier
B49978