Item Info
Item No: mcac141401
Title: Statuta vetera (Old Statutes)
Script:
Anglicana
Language: Latin
Folio Number: 1r
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes: First page with illuminated border
Notes: This manuscript contains the Statuta vetera, which comprise the statutes of England beginning with the Magna Carta, a document first issued in 1215 by King John (ruled 1199-1216). John had been forced to put his seal on the document, which limited the power of the king, by rebellious barons. He sought to repudiate it almost immediately after it was issued, appealing to the Pope. The charter was reissued in 1225 by Henry III. The page shown here begins the manuscript's copy of the Magna Carta. The initial E contains a portrait of Edward I (ruled 1272-1307), who reconfirmed the document in 1297.
Sirsi Catalog Key: 1598844
Country: Country:England
Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): 1499
Image Dimensions Width: 250 mm
ShelfMark: LC 14 14
Subjects
1r
62v-63r