This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1912 Excerpt: ...to the prior and his successors the use of the mitre and ring in processions and on the chief feasts of the Church--this was on the occasion of the famous Translation of St. Thomas; Urban VI (1378) adds to mitre, tunic, dalmatic, gloves, and ring the privilege of using the crosier and sandals, and of giving the ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1912 Excerpt: ...to the prior and his successors the use of the mitre and ring in processions and on the chief feasts of the Church--this was on the occasion of the famous Translation of St. Thomas; Urban VI (1378) adds to mitre, tunic, dalmatic, gloves, and ring the privilege of using the crosier and sandals, and of giving the blessing after mass, in the other divine offices, and at table.1 The prior had his separate "lodging" or establishment, at first on the west side of the passage now known as the Dark Entry; and afterwards, with greater dignity, space, and comfort, in the Nova Camera Prioris, on the east side. Two large guest-houses, the "New Lodging" and "Master Omer's," were in a sense extensions of his Camera for the entertainment of distinguished visitors. He had his own chamberlain, marshal and other esquires alii armigeri), clerk, notary, farrier, cook and his man, messenger, groom park1 All the bulls are enrolled in Register A, f. xxvi. keeper, and underlings.1 A list of the prior's servants in 1377 gives their number at twenty-two, at a total wage of 9 with food and lodging. At a later date this amount was doubled. He was attended by two chaplains, and in addition to his private chapel over the southern alley of the infirmary cloister, he had also an oratory, from which through four slits or squints in the north wall of the south-eastern transept he could command views of St. Martin's, St. Stephen's, and the High Altar. The obedientiaries, who together with the prior and sub-prior constituted the Chapter, included the precentor, the sacrist, the cellarer, the chamberlain, two treasurers, and the penitentiary. A brief summary of the duties of each of these officers will be sufficient to give some insight into the magnitude an...
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Good+ Drawings, photographs, plans and facsimile docs; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 490 pages; From British printed sheets byBallantyne. Quite stout volume with contents on heavy rag paper. Top edge gilt; other edges untrimmed. Soundly bound though tender in the endpage joints. Profusely illustrated from reproductions of etchings as well as facsimile documents, photographs and architectural plans. Gift inscription of several lines from the Rector of Trinity Church in Wilmington, DE with his CDV laind in at front. Cloth a little pulled at spine ends with trace fray; a pair of pressure indent bumps to the cloth over the broad spine, one has resulted in a shallow, sjort "u" shaped tear in the cloth mid spine. Gilt titles at spine and illustration of the Cathedral to cover board are bright. A sound and still attractive copy with cosmetic flaws. G++...Oversize book may require additional charges for expedited or international shipping.
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Reader copy. Ex library hardback with original boards, no D/J. Usual stamps/markings. 1912 edition. Boards are worn with corner bumping, front & rear hinges are partially cracked but binding is sound, foredge uncut otherwise a clean, sound copy. Heavy book will ship overseas for extra postage. Ready for immediate despatch from Uk. 33G*
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UNITED KINGDOM
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Reader copy. Ex library rebound hardback without dust jacket, rebound/recut by library at some stage, usual library stamps/markings. Published in 1912 by Chapman & Hall Ltd., London. Minor foxing throughout otherwise a clean, sound copy. Heavy book will ship overseas for extra postage. ready for immediate despatch from the UK. BS-6A*
