Life of St. Benedict : manuscript, [11--].

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Life of St. Benedict : manuscript, [11--].

A single leaf containing parts of chs. 31-35 (PG 66. 190B-198A).

1 leaf : vellum ; 49 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7802443

Houghton Library

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