Middle English Bibliography Entry

"I-blessed beo þu …" (incipit)

Entry Info

External References:
IMEV 1407
NIMEV 1407
DIMEV 2341
Manual 11.XXVII.26
Wells 13.191
Manuscript, print, and LALME references:
London, British Library, Egerton 613 . (Pref. MS)
LAEME: Item 236. Entry 3. Fol. 2r-v. "Not placed [but] probably belongs in .. SW Worcs.
London, British Library, Harley 2253 .
LALME: vol. 1. 111. LP 9260. Herefords.
Editions, facsimiles, and other sources cited:
English Lyrics of the XIIIth Century, ed. C. Brown (1932).
The Harley Lyrics … of MS Harley 2253, ed. G. L. Brook (1948; 4th ed. 1968).
Facsimile of British Museum MS. Harley 2253, introduction N. R. Ker EETS 255 ( 1964), transcribed Frances McSparran, et al. Opens in a new window
Altenglische dichtungen des MS. Harl. 2253, ed. K. Böddeker (1878). (MSS Hrl 2253, Eg 613) Opens in a new window
MED title stencils and sources:
Eg 613
  • ?c1250 I-blessed beo þu (Eg 613) English Lyrics of the XIIIth Century, ed. C. Brown (1932).111-13.
Hrl 2253
  • a1350 I-blessed beo þu (Hrl 2253) The Harley Lyrics … of MS Harley 2253, ed. G. L. Brook (1948; 4th ed. 1968).64-65. Note: MS redated Nov 2017 from c1325 to a1350 after consultation with OED.

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