The Prince and the Plunder

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A 17th century Psalter (OR 535)

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What: A 17th century Psalter accompanied with hymns and prayers, Mazmura Krestos and the Mazmura Dengel

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

Ref: OR 535
Digital version – http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=Or_535

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

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