What: An 18th century Ethiopian manuscript containing the Acts of  St George, with many decorations

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

Ref: OR 713
Digital version – http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=Or_713

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.

What: An 18th century Ethiopian manuscript containing the Acts of  St George, with illustrations

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

Ref: OR 714
Digital version – http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=Or_714

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.

What: An 18th century Ethiopian manuscript containing the Acts of  St George, with illustrations

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

Ref: OR 715
Digital version – http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=Or_715

Provenance:
Stamped on the front 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

What: A 17th century Ethiopian manuscript including the Acts of  St George

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

Ref: OR 716
Digital version – http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=Or_716

Provenance:
Stamped inside 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

What: A 17th century Ethiopian manuscript including the Acts of  John the Baptist

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

Ref: OR 717
Digital version – http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=Or_717

Provenance:
Stamped inside 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