Thursday 1 December 2016

An English renaissance manuscript catechism

Part of a late 16th or early 17th century manuscript catechism, Anglican, written in a combination of secretary and ‘italian’ (chancery cursive) hands. Four leaves of parchment, 215 x 155mm, disbound, written both sides. Some fore-edge cracks in the top leaf with a small piece missing from top right-hand corner, with slight loss of text. Principally concerned with the form and conduct of prayer. Part of one of the myriad catechisms devised in this period and not a transcription from the Book of Common Prayer. £50