This article is the introduction and notes that accompanied a microfiche facsimile of manuscript Lippische Landesbibliothek, Ms. 70 (designated D), the Der Naturen Bloeme of Jacob van Maerlant. It includes:

• biography of Jacob
• notes on his works
• description of the text of the Der Naturen Bloeme
• annotated list of surviving manuscripts (with the standard letter designations)
• extensive codicological descriptions of Ms. 70
• list of editions
• complete list of all of the illustrations with notes explaining them and corrected annimal names
• bibliography

Language: German

ISBN: 3-89219-056-9