The Prince and the Plunder

A book on how Britain took one boy and piles of treasures from Ethiopia

A 15th century manuscript of Isaiah, The Ascension of Isaiah, and the 12 Minor Prophets (OR 501)

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What: A 15th century Ethiopian manuscript of Isaiah, The Ascension of Isaiah, and the 12 Minor Prophets, stained by water

Where: The British Library, 96 Euston Rd, London NW1 2DB

Ref: OR 501
Digital version – http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=Or_501

Provenance:
Listed as part of the “Magdala collection” in William Wright’s Catalogue of the Ethiopic manuscripts in the British Museum acquired since the year 1847

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