The Bergendal Collection is the largest library of mediaeval codices (manuscripts) in private hands in the Americas.  There are at most half a dozen private manuscript libraries which are as large in Europe.

Click on Contents for a full list of titles, authors, and dating.

Some of the descriptions and miniatures found in the catalogue may be seen by clicking on Pictures.

Many of the items in the Collection are of particular interest.  Given their rarity their like is no longer to be found in the manuscript market.  Click on Highlights for a list of these.

The Collection's catalogue has been published under the title One Hundred and Twenty-five Manuscripts - Bergendal Collection Catalogue.  It contains comprehensive descriptions of each codex and is illustrated with full colour reproductions of full page miniatures.  Copies are available at a price of $125.00.

Our mailing address is:

Dr. Joseph Pope, Curator
Bergendal Collection
15 Duncan Street
Toronto, Canada
M5H 3P9

Telephone:  (416) 925-8044
Telefax:  (416) 925-3631

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