The Prince and the Plunder

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

The four gospels, including fine illustrations (OR 509)

Published / by Andrew Heavens / Leave a Comment

What: An 18th century Ethiopian manuscript of the four gospels, including decorations

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

Ref: OR 509
Digital version – http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=Or_509

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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