(From a facsimile in the Palæographical Society’s Publications, 1st Series, Vol. II., Pl. 17.)
THE VOLUME contains 90 leaves, approx. 538 inches by 358 inches. The Inner margin is approximately 12 inch wide.
WRITING.—A very beautiful pointed (slanted-pen) Uncial. The “pointed” character of the letters, which yet retain their typical roundness, give this writing a peculiar charm. Note the top of the P has a marked angle, and the M and H, and even the O, have this slightly or strongly.
RULING.—Single lines, rather wide (p. [305]).
ARRANGEMENT.—Certain of the lines are indented one letter (p. [264]).
LARGE LETTERS.—On verso Col marking a “Chapter” is built-up in red, on recto the three large letters (marking sections) are simply written with the text pen (p. [299]). (The passage is S. John xi. 46–56.)
[PLATE VI.]—Half-Uncial (Irish), Seventh Century. “Book of Kells” (Latin Gospels). Ex libris Trinity College, Dublin.
(From a facsimile—part of Pl. XLVII.—in “Celtic Ornaments from the Book of Kells,” by the Rev. Dr. T. K. Abbott.)
THE LEAVES—which are cut down and much damaged—measure 13 inches by 10 inches.
WRITING.—A beautiful and highly finished (approx. straight pen) Half-Uncial (pp. [40], [304]), tending to ornamental and fanciful forms whenever opportunity offered. (Note the treatment of inde.)