ser.
1864), 13-21.
[5] MS. 232, in the library, contains his will, a list of his
books with their prices another catalogue, and a register of the
borrowers of the books from 1440 to 1516.
A vicar of St. Mary's, Nottingham, named John Hurte,
gave books to several colleges--to Clare Hall seven books,
including Guido delle Colonne's Troy book, Ptolemy in
Quadripartito; to the College of God's House, afterwards
absorbed in Christ's College, Egidius and a Doctrinale; to
King's College Isaac de Urinis; to the University Library
three books; as well as an astronomical work to Gotham
Chest (1476).[1]
[1] Surtees Soc., xiv. 220-22.
At Peterhouse in 1414 special provision was being
made for the books in a long room on the first floor. The
workman employed on the job was to receive, in addition
to his wages, a gown if the College were pleased with his
work. By 1431 a new library was necessary, and a
contract was entered into for building it. Sixteen years
later the work had so progressed that desks were being
made. In 1450 the old desks were broken up, and locks
and keys were bought for sixteen new cases.
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