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Caterina da Siena , Lettere , fols. 1r-35v, 55r-103v .

15th c.; Italian; paper; 21.4 X 14.3 cm; 108 fols.

This book contains a collection of letters of Catherine of Siena (1347-80), who was a member of the Sisters of Penitence of St. Dominic, a third order affiliated with the Order of Preachers. The manuscript was copied by several hands in typical Italian cursive book scripts; there is no decoration or rubrication.

References: Corbett 97-102.

Catalogue No. 9
Call Number: Ms. 18

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