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31.
Somme le roi

Creator:
Laurent, Frère.
Published / Created:
[between 1450 and 1475]
Call Number:
Beinecke MS 204
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript on paper of Frère Laurent, Somme le Roi (The Book of Vices and Virtues). Written presumably for Agnes of Burgundy, Duchess of Bourbon, who died at Moulins-sur-Allier in 1476
Description:
In French.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut and New Haven.
Subject (Name):
Laurent, Frère.
Subject (Topic):
Conduct of life, French literature, Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval, and Manuscripts, Medieval
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Somme le roi

32.
Le recueil des histoires de Troies

Creator:
Lefèvre, Raoul, fl. 1460
Published / Created:
[between 1450 and 1500]
Call Number:
Beinecke MS 216
Image Count:
542
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript on paper of Raoul LeFevre, Le Recueil des histoires de Troies. With Author's Prologue to Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy
Description:
In French.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut, New Haven., and Troy (Extinct city)
Subject (Name):
Lefèvre, Raoul, fl. 1460. and Philip, Duke of Burgundy, 1396-1467.
Subject (Topic):
French literature and Manuscripts, Medieval
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Le recueil des histoires de Troies

33.
Histoire de la destruction de Troye la grant

Creator:
Milet, Jacques, approximately 1425-1466
Published / Created:
[between 1450 and 1500]
Call Number:
Beinecke MS 543 1
Image Count:
798
Resource Type:
text
Abstract:
Manuscript on parchment and paper of 1) Jacques Milet, Histoire de la destruction de Troye la grant. A stage-play on the Trojan War. 2) Unpublished fifteenth-century poem in alexandrines known as L'abrege selon Daire et Dithis or L'abrege de Troie. Ap...
Description:
In French.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut and New Haven.
Subject (Name):
Milet, Jacques, approximately 1425-1466.
Subject (Topic):
French literature, Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval, Manuscripts, Medieval, and Trojan War
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Histoire de la destruction de Troye la grant

34.
Complaintes de la Foy

Creator:
Nachier
Published / Created:
between 1500 and 1550.
Call Number:
Beinecke MS 1346
Container / Volume:
box
Image Count:
64
Resource Type:
text
Abstract:
Illuminated manuscript, in an unidentified hand, on parchment, of La Foy se complaignant and Complaincte de la Foy aux vertus, two poems by a certain Nachier summoning Catholics to embark on a crusade. Rubricated
Alternative Title:
Foy se complaignant
Complaincte de la Foy aux vertus
Complaincte de la Foy
Complainctes de la Foy
Complaintes de la Foi
Description:
In Middle French.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut and New Haven.
Subject (Name):
Nachier.
Subject (Topic):
Manuscripts, Medieval, Church History, Crusades, and Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Complaintes de la Foy

35.
La lumiere as Lais; with Edmund Rich, Speculum amicicie, etc

Creator:
Pierre, de Peckham, -1293
Published / Created:
[between 1300 and 1315]
Call Number:
Beinecke MS 492
Image Count:
242
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript on parchment (soft, furry; trimmed) in two parts, the first of which has several distinct formats. Part I: 1) Pierre de Peckham, La lumiere as Lais, lacking all of Book I and part of Book II. Part II: 2) Edmund Rich, St., abp. of Canterbury...
Description:
In French.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut and New Haven.
Subject (Name):
Pierre, de Peckham, -1293.
Subject (Topic):
Devotional literature, French, French literature, Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval, Literature, Medieval, and Manuscripts, Medieval
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > La lumiere as Lais; with Edmund Rich, Speculum amicicie, etc

36.
Horologium sapientiae

Creator:
Seuse, Heinrich, 1295-1366
Published / Created:
[ca. 1450]
Call Number:
Marston MS 145
Image Count:
380
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript on parchment of The Horloge de Sapience, a loose translation and adaptation into French of Henry Suso, Horologium sapientiae. With a Colophon, in French verse, stating that the translation was made by a French Franciscan master of theology ...
Description:
In French.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut and New Haven.
Subject (Name):
Seuse, Heinrich, 1295-1366. and Franciscans
Subject (Topic):
Manuscripts, Devotional literature, French, Literature, Medieval, Manuscripts, Medieval, and Mysticism
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Horologium sapientiae

37.
Traite sur l'art de la guerre

Creator:
Stuart, Bérault, seigneur d'Aubigny, ca. 1452-1508
Published / Created:
[between 1500 and 1525]
Call Number:
Beinecke MS 659
Image Count:
34
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript on parchment of Berault Stuart (Bernard Stewart, ca. 1452/53-1508), Traite sur l'art de la guerre
Description:
In French.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut and New Haven.
Subject (Name):
Stuart, Bérault, seigneur d'Aubigny, ca. 1452-1508.
Subject (Topic):
French literature, Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval, Manuscripts, Medieval, and Military art and science
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Traite sur l'art de la guerre

38.
Anatomie pour congnoistre les parties interieures

Published / Created:
between 1500 and 1599.
Call Number:
Manuscript 44 vault
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Abstract:
Manuscript sheet, in unidentified hand, on parchment, containing an anatomical drawing of a seated woman. Text includes descriptions of the different parts of the body
Alternative Title:
Anatomie pour congnoistre les parties interieures : [a large anatomical drawing in color, surrounded by explanatory text]
Description:
In Middle French.
Subject (Topic):
Anatomy, Human anatomy, Medicine, Manuscripts, and Medicine, Medieval
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Anatomie pour congnoistre les parties interieures

39.
Book of Hours : Use of Rome

Published / Created:
1497.
Call Number:
Beinecke MS 1263
Container / Volume:
Box
Image Count:
241
Resource Type:
text
Abstract:
Manuscript, on parchment, incomplete, containing the remains of a book of hours, probably Use of Rome. All illuminations have been excised and there are few complete sections except for the Penitential Psalms (63r-75v) and the Office of the Dead (82r-...
Description:
In Latin and Middle French.
Subject (Geographic):
France., France, Connecticut, New Haven., and Autun (France)
Subject (Name):
Oisellet, Collette d'., Lazarus, Saint (Poor man from the Gospel of Luke), Cathedral of Saint-Lazare (Autun, France), Hospices civils de Beaune., and Catholic Church
Subject (Topic):
Relics, Books of hours, Manuscripts, Medieval, Miracles, Nuns, Women, Religious aspects, Catholic Church, and Religious life and customs
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Book of Hours : Use of Rome

40.
Brut chronicle (fragment).

Published / Created:
[between 1225 and 1275]
Call Number:
Takamiya MS 115
Container / Volume:
File
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript fragment, on parchment, of text from a Brut chronicle in Anglo-Norman rhyming octosyllabic couplets
Description:
In Anglo-Norman French.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut and New Haven.
Subject (Topic):
Anglo-Norman literature, Brutus the Trojan (Legendary character), and Manuscripts, Medieval
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Brut chronicle (fragment).

41.
Compte de la vennerie de Charles VI.

Published / Created:
1396.
Call Number:
Beinecke MS 94
Image Count:
30
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript on parchment (crude) of Copy of an account book for the hunting expenses of King Charles VI of France. The account is rendered by Philippe de Courguilleroy (?) "chevalier maistre veneur du Roy et maistre de ses canes et forestz" and encompa...
Description:
In French.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut and New Haven.
Subject (Name):
Charles VI, King of France, 1368-1422.
Subject (Topic):
Hunting and Manuscripts, Medieval
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Compte de la vennerie de Charles VI.

42.
De Levis hours

Published / Created:
[ca. 1410-1420]
Call Number:
Beinecke MS 400
Container / Volume:
Box
Image Count:
386
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript on parchment (trimmed) of a Book of Hours, use of Paris. Includes a Full calendar, Fifteen Joys of the Virgin, Seven Requests, and a sonnet, all in French
Description:
In Latin and French.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut and New Haven.
Subject (Name):
Catholic Church
Subject (Topic):
Books of hours, Devotional literature, French, Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval, and Manuscripts, Medieval
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > De Levis hours

43.
Devise des armes des chevaliers de la table ronde : lequels estoyent du tres renomme et verteux

Published / Created:
[1500-1599]
Call Number:
Takamiya MS 124
Container / Volume:
Box
Image Count:
216
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript, on paper, in a single hand, of a collection of annotated coats of arms for 177 members of the Knights of the Round Table. Each knight is represented by a coat of arms drawn in trick and followed by an explanation of each device and its app...
Description:
In Middle French.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut, New Haven., and Arthurian romances
Subject (Name):
Arthur, King
Subject (Topic):
Heraldry, Manuscripts, Renaissance, and Arthurian romances
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Devise des armes des chevaliers de la table ronde : lequels estoyent du tres renomme et verteux Artus Roy de la grand Bretaigne avecq la description de leurs armoires

44.
Fragments of manuscripts

Published / Created:
1200-1600.
Call Number:
Beinecke MS 525
Image Count:
48
Resource Type:
text
Abstract:
Manuscript fragments on parchment
Description:
In Latin, Dutch, English, and Middle French.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut and New Haven.
Subject (Name):
Catholic Church
Subject (Topic):
Books of hours, Graduals (chants), Missals, Psalters, and Manuscripts, Medieval
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Fragments of manuscripts

45.
Guy of Warwick

Published / Created:
[between 1300 and 1325]
Call Number:
Beinecke MS 591
Image Count:
98
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript on parchment (sheepskin?) of Roman de Gui de Warewic. With so-called Roman de Herolt d'Ardenne, in fact the final part of art. 1, dealing with Guy's son Reinbrun, followed by 4 verses apparently not found in other manuscripts
Description:
In French.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut and New Haven.
Subject (Topic):
Anglo-Norman literature, Guy of Warwick (Legendary character), Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval, and Manuscripts, Medieval
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Guy of Warwick

46.
Historical roll chronicle

Published / Created:
1410-13.
Call Number:
Marston MS 180
Image Count:
11
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript of parchment roll composed of 8 membranes, written in 4 columns. Column 1) Chronology of the popes from Peter to the antipope John XXIII. 2) Chronology of the rulers of the Empire from Augustus to Louis of Bavaria, Holy Roman Emperor from 1...
Description:
In French.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut, New Haven., France, Great Britain, and Holy Roman Empire
Subject (Topic):
Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval, Church history, Chronology, Kings and rulers, Legends, Manuscripts, Medieval, and History
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Historical roll chronicle

47.
Hours, use of Amiens

Published / Created:
[between 1425 and 1450]
Call Number:
Beinecke MS 505
Image Count:
304
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript on parchment. Includes Calendar, Fifteen Joys of the Virgin, and Seven Requests to the Lord, all in French
Description:
In Latin and French.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut and New Haven.
Subject (Name):
Catholic Church
Subject (Topic):
Books of hours, Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval, and Manuscripts, Medieval
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Hours, use of Amiens

48.
Hours, use of Rome

Published / Created:
[ca. 1500]
Call Number:
Beinecke MS 435
Image Count:
232
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript on parchment of Book of Hours, with Full calendar in French
Description:
In Latin and French.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut and New Haven.
Subject (Name):
Catholic Church
Subject (Topic):
Books of hours, Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval, and Manuscripts, Medieval
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Hours, use of Rome

49.
Hours, use of Rome

Published / Created:
[between 1500 and 1510]
Call Number:
Beinecke MS 108
Image Count:
144
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript on parchment of a Book of Hours, with Calendar and prayers to the Virgin in French
Description:
In Latin and French.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut and New Haven.
Subject (Name):
Catholic Church
Subject (Topic):
Books of hours, Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval, and Manuscripts, Medieval
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Hours, use of Rome

50.
Hours, use of Rouen

Published / Created:
[between 1450 and 1500]
Call Number:
Beinecke MS 107
Image Count:
222
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript on parchment of a Book of Hours. With Calendar, Fifteen Joys of the Virgin, and Seven Requests, all in French
Description:
In Latin and French.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut and New Haven.
Subject (Name):
Catholic Church
Subject (Topic):
Books of hours, Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval, and Manuscripts, Medieval
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Hours, use of Rouen

51.
Hours; Portion of calendar for December

Published / Created:
[between 1475 and 1500]
Call Number:
Beinecke MS 631
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript on parchment
Description:
In French.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut and New Haven.
Subject (Name):
Catholic Church
Subject (Topic):
Books of hours, Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval, and Manuscripts, Medieval
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Hours; Portion of calendar for December

52.
Illumination from a French version of Livy's Ab urbe condita (fragment).

Published / Created:
circa 1460-1469.
Call Number:
Beinecke MS 712.189
Container / Volume:
(File)
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript fragment, on parchment, containing an illustration of the execution of the general Vitruvius, as described in Book 8, chapter 20 of Livy's Ab urbe condita (History of Rome). The verso contains 18 incomplete lines of text in French
Description:
In Middle French.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut and New Haven.
Subject (Name):
Livy.
Subject (Topic):
Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval and Manuscripts, Medieval
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Illumination from a French version of Livy's Ab urbe condita (fragment).

53.
Indulgences to be obtained in the pilgrimage churches of Rome

Published / Created:
[ca. 1470-1480]
Call Number:
Beinecke MS 639
Image Count:
53
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript on parchment. The book is not so much a guide to the pilgrimage churches of Rome, as a set of instructions on how to obtain the same spiritual benefits without making the actual pilgrimage. The seven letters designating the seven Roman basi...
Description:
In French.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut and New Haven.
Subject (Name):
Margaret, of York, Duchess, consort of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, 1446-1503.
Subject (Topic):
Devotional literature, French, Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval, Indulgences, and Manuscripts, Medieval
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Indulgences to be obtained in the pilgrimage churches of Rome

54.
L'Abuzé en court; Georges Chastellain, Le Temple de Boccace

Published / Created:
[between 1450 and 1500]
Call Number:
Beinecke MS 776
Image Count:
256
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript on paper, composed of two parts. Part I: L'Abuzé en court, a satire on court life in the form of a dialogue, in verse and prose. Part II: Georges Chastellain (c. 1415-1475), Le Temple de Boccace, a continuation to Boccaccio's De casibus vi...
Description:
In French.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut and New Haven.
Subject (Name):
Boccaccio, Giovanni, 1313-1375., Chastellain, Georges, 1405?-1475., and Margaret, of Anjou, Queen, consort of Henry VI, King of England, 1430-1482.
Subject (Topic):
French literature, Manuscripts, Medieval, and Satire, French
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > L'Abuzé en court; Georges Chastellain, Le Temple de Boccace

55.
Lancelot du Lac : Part I, sections A and B.

Published / Created:
[14th century]
Call Number:
Takamiya MS 42
Image Count:
723
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript, on parchment, in multiple scribal hands, of sections A and B of Part I of the Lancelot series of Arthurian romances. These sections cover Lancelot's birth, upbringing, adventures as a Knight of the Round Table, and passion for Queen Guenev...
Description:
In Middle French.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut and New Haven.
Subject (Name):
Lancelot (Legendary character)
Subject (Topic):
Arthurian romances, French literature, Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval, and Manuscripts, Medieval
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Lancelot du Lac : Part I, sections A and B.

56.
Lancelot du lac (fragment)

Published / Created:
[ca. 1275-1300]
Call Number:
Takamiya MS 121
Container / Volume:
File (Oversize)
Image Count:
8
Resource Type:
text
Abstract:
Manuscript binding fragment, on parchment, of part of the text of Lancelot du Lac
Description:
In Middle French.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut and New Haven.
Subject (Name):
Lancelot (Legendary character)
Subject (Topic):
Arthurian romances and Manuscripts, Medieval
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Lancelot du lac (fragment)

57.
Law report (fragment).

Published / Created:
[ca. 1460-1480]
Call Number:
Takamiya MS 138
Container / Volume:
File (Oversize)
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript leaf, on parchment, apparently from a collection of law reports (perhaps a Year-book). Actions mentioned include cases of Dower and Quare impedit
Description:
In Law French (Anglo-Norman).
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut, New Haven., and England
Subject (Topic):
Manuscripts, Medieval and Law
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Law report (fragment).

58.
Les dits moraulx des philosophes

Published / Created:
[ca. 1400]
Call Number:
Beinecke MS 285
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript on parchment (worn and stained) of a collection of moralistic sayings, compiled from various authorities: the French version of an Arabic work of the 11th century. Guillaume de Tignonville (d. 1414) composed the French text from a Latin tra...
Description:
In French.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut and New Haven.
Subject (Topic):
Conduct of life, Arabic literature, French literature, Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval, Literature, Medieval, and Manuscripts, Medieval
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Les dits moraulx des philosophes

59.
Letters patent from Robin Le Grant for Henri Le Cat

Published / Created:
1416 May 13.
Call Number:
Beinecke MS 712.27
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
text
Abstract:
Manuscript letters patent issued for Henri Le Cat, Viscount of Gournay, by Robin Le Grant, forest warden to King Charles VI of France, on May 3, 1416
Description:
In Middle French.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut and New Haven.
Subject (Topic):
Manuscripts, Medieval and Letters patent
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Letters patent from Robin Le Grant for Henri Le Cat

60.
List of English knights with their blazons

Published / Created:
[ca. 1480?]
Call Number:
Beinecke MS 617
Image Count:
21
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript on paper (unidentified watermark) of a List of English Knights with Blazons. The names of the knights are arranged by counties. The manuscript was originally part of a larger manuscript
Description:
In French.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut, New Haven., and Great Britain
Subject (Topic):
Heraldry, Illumination of books and manuscripts, Medieval, Manuscripts, Medieval, and History
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > List of English knights with their blazons

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