Books currently available
The Four Gospels:
Available in either “limp” or wooden board bindings.
The simple version is tied with plain thongs, more elaborate ones include clasps, cover decoration, brass studding etc.
428 pages.
Available in either “limp” or wooden board bindings.
The simple version is tied with plain thongs, more elaborate ones include clasps, cover decoration, brass studding etc.
428 pages.
Notes
The Gospels were divided into chapters during the 12th to 13th century. In our editions, these are numbered and each is marked by the first word(s) being printed in red, with a dropped initial letter. Verse numbers are omitted, as these were not used before the 16th century. However in order to assist cross reference to a modern bible, each separate verse has been indented.
These are the Vulgate (Latin) texts and are appropriate from about the 9th century onwards
A small Latin Psalter is also available, either in plain limp binding or as a girdle book. Normally this includes a 15th century Marian woodcut
The Gospels were divided into chapters during the 12th to 13th century. In our editions, these are numbered and each is marked by the first word(s) being printed in red, with a dropped initial letter. Verse numbers are omitted, as these were not used before the 16th century. However in order to assist cross reference to a modern bible, each separate verse has been indented.
These are the Vulgate (Latin) texts and are appropriate from about the 9th century onwards
A small Latin Psalter is also available, either in plain limp binding or as a girdle book. Normally this includes a 15th century Marian woodcut
John is available as a single gospel -also with an illuminated first page 100 pages.
And for the Lollards we have the
Wycliffe English translation of the Apocalypse or “Revelations of St John”
circa 1370 Normally limp bound
Wycliffe English translation of the Apocalypse or “Revelations of St John”
circa 1370 Normally limp bound
Secular Books
Biblia Pauperum
-which is neither a bible nor intended for the “poor”. This is a mid-14th century block-book and consists of 40 wood cuts, each of which is intended for religious contemplation or instruction.
Wrap-round notebook binding
Appropriate from 1350
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Wrap-
Appropriate from 1350
The Doctor’s Book
Gilbertus Anglicus on Medicine
This text dates from the 13th century, but continued to influence medical practice through to the 1600’s. Includes cures for feebleness of sight, worms in the ears -and many more equally dreadful diseases. 104 pages . Appropriate from 1300
Gilbertus Anglicus on Medicine
This text dates from the 13th century, but continued to influence medical practice through to the 1600’s. Includes cures for feebleness of sight, worms in the ears -
This is a typical early mediaeval Bestiary, based on two originals from the 12th & 13th centuries. Fully illustrated
The Book of the Beasts
To appreciate this book it is essential to realise that our modern concept of “Natural History” only dates from the, 18th centuries. The purpose of the Bestiary was to show how the different animals and birds had their individual place in Creation, and how each one was endowed with a moral message which can be interpreted for the benefit of us poor sinners
112 pages. Modern English
112 pages. Modern English
Appropriate from 1100 AD
Magic and Heresy
Liber Juratus This book of magickal incantations, or “Grimoire”, was so notorious that in some periods of time to be found in possession of it would have instantly condemned you to a painful death, most probably at the stake.
Despite this, a few manuscript copies have survived, and our text is compiled from several 14th century versions, one of which is known to have been owned by John Dee. At first glance the book simply appears to a series of pious prayers, but the underlying theme is on how to control the spirits (often here called “angels”) and how to compel them to do your bidding
The bulk of the book consists of lists of strange “barbaric” names, and the book is written in a mixture of archaic English and bad Latin.
There are also some very interesting formulae for “suffumigations”, ie magickal incense mixtures.The original spelling has been retained throughout.
170 pages. Appropriate from 1350
Despite this, a few manuscript copies have survived, and our text is compiled from several 14th century versions, one of which is known to have been owned by John Dee. At first glance the book simply appears to a series of pious prayers, but the underlying theme is on how to control the spirits (often here called “angels”) and how to compel them to do your bidding
The bulk of the book consists of lists of strange “barbaric” names, and the book is written in a mixture of archaic English and bad Latin.
There are also some very interesting formulae for “suffumigations”, ie magickal incense mixtures.The original spelling has been retained throughout.
170 pages. Appropriate from 1350
Available later:
More Wycliffe Translations
A Book of Hours. This is not going to be a facsimile of any of the well known copies, but an original version.
Paracelsus on Alchemy
Planned
Eikon Basillica
More Wycliffe Translations
A Book of Hours. This is not going to be a facsimile of any of the well known copies, but an original version.
Paracelsus on Alchemy
Planned
Eikon Basillica
CHAUCER in the original middle English
Treatise on the use of the Astrolabe
Canterbury Tales:
The General Prologue, The Merchants Tale, The Clerk of Oxford’s tale, The Franklin’s Tale,
......................................................more to follow during 2007