What: An Ethiopian manuscript dated 1717 including the Miracles of Mary as well as the miracles of Jesus Christ, St. George, St. Michael and Gabra Manfas Qedus
Where: The British Library, 96 Euston Rd, London NW1 2DB
Ref: OR 649
Digital version – http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=Or_649
Provenance:
A handwritten note on the first page reads: “Pres. by H.M. the Queen 21 Jan 1869”
Listed in William Wright’s Catalogue of the Ethiopic manuscripts in the British Museum acquired since the year 1847 as one of the “Magdala collection” manuscripts initially presented to Queen Victoria who then gave them to the British Museum.
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