拍品專文
James Edwards (1757-1811) acquired the Bedford Missal at the Duchess of Portland's sale in 1786 for #213.3 (see lot...). "[It] was purchased at his sale by the Marquis of Blandford, afterwards Duke of Marlborough, for six hundred and eighty-seven pounds, fifteen shillings. It is now in the British Museum."--Fletcher, English Book Collectors, p. 299.