Annotations recording that the book was shown to Henry VI TCD MS 177 f1v

The Life of St Alban was compiled and illustrated by Matthew Paris, monk and chronicler of St Albans Abbey. The volume contains texts and documents relating to the history of the abbey, including works on the life and veneration of its patron saint and copies of foundation charters purportedly issued by King Offa of Mercia.

F1v annotations recording that the book was shown to Henry VI, and shelf mark of James Ussher's library.