The Prince and the Plunder

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

Tag: British Library

A manuscript of the Miracles of Jesus (OR 631)

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What: An 18th century Ethiopian manuscript including the Miracles of Jesus with a pasted-in woodcut of the Crucifixion and a representation of the holy Trinity

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

Ref: OR 631
Digital version – http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=Or_631

Provenance:
Stamped on the first page: “Presented by the Secretary of State for India Aug. 1868”
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

A manuscript of the Miracles of St George and Jesus (OR 633)

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What: An 18th century Ethiopian manuscript including the Miracles of St George and Jesus, unfinished drawings at the beginning and a hymn with musical notes

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

Ref: OR 633
Digital version – http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=Or_633

Provenance:
Stamped near the front: “Presented by the Secretary of State for India Aug. 1868”
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

An 18th century manuscript of the Miracles of Mary (OR 634)

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What: An 18th century Ethiopian manuscript including the Miracles of Mary and an unfinished version of the Miracles of Jesus, with hymns

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

Ref: OR 634
Digital version – http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=Or_634

Provenance:
Stamped on the first page: “Presented by the Secretary of State for India Aug. 1868”
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

A 17th century manuscript of the Miracles of Mary (OR 635)

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What: A 17th century Ethiopian manuscript including the Miracles of Mary with many pictures

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

Ref: OR 635
Digital version – http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=Or_635

Provenance:
Stamped on the first page: “Presented by the Secretary of State for India Aug. 1868”
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

A 17th century manuscript of the Miracles of Mary (OR 636)

Published / by Andrew Heavens / Leave a Comment

What: A 17th century Ethiopian manuscript including the Miracles of Mary

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

Ref: OR 636
Digital version – http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=Or_636

Provenance:
Stamped inside the cover: “Presented by the Secretary of State for India Aug. 1868”
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

A 17th century manuscript of the Miracles of Mary (OR 637)

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What: A 17th century Ethiopian manuscript including the Miracles of Mary and tracts on the Festivals of the blessed Virgin Mary

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

Ref: OR 637
Digital version – http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=Or_637

Provenance:
Stamped on the first page: “Presented by the Secretary of State for India Aug. 1868”
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