Lothar’s manuscripts, manuscripts for Lothar, manuscripts of Lothar’s time

This paper aims to give an account of some the manuscripts related Lothar. In its first section attempt is made at retracing a set books that could have belonged Lothar’s library, nowadays known only from secondary sources. second display codices are discussed, either commissioned by Lothar, or dedicated him, such as Gospel Book MS Par. lat. 266 those traditionally referred «Lothar-Gruppe», whose actual connection both Lothar and each other questioned here. The third last part contains considerations on produced during years government in Italy, essentially coincide with quarter ninth century.