This is a Latin manuscript of the Breviary, the book of prayers and readings used by the Catholic Church for the liturgy of the hours. This particular version was produced for the Diocese of York in the mid-16th century, and includes many regional variations and adaptations. The book is beautifully illuminated and decorated, and contains some of the most famous hymns and psalms of the Church. This edition is an important cultural and artistic artifact for scholars and collectors alike.

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