PRoMs - The Production and Reading of Music Sources
Mise-en-page in manuscripts and printed books containing polyphonic music, 1480—1530
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Extra space: empty ruled staves on grid
Material: paper (with parchment)
Number of staves: 8
Penned initials type: decorated
Pricking frequency: none visible
Type of script: roman
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London, Great Britain, British Library, MS Harley 5242, c. 1509-1514, All folios
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