Medieval Manuscripts and their Provenance

<b>Essays about the creation circulation and collection of medieval manuscripts.</b><br><br><br>The essays collected here celebrate the work of Barbara Shailor the distinguished scholar of medieval manuscripts. They explore various aspects of their provenance. The subjects addressed range from studies of the history of individual manuscripts to the evidence afforded by the understanding of their textual traditions to the significance of the identification of fragments to the roles of individual scholars and collectors. As a whole the volume contributes to a wider understanding of how the history and ownership of medieval manuscripts can be fruitfully examined a flourishing area of interest in the field.