'Iustini Epitoma in Trogum Pompeium ...', in 44 books, written in the 15th cent. in Italy
On fol. 1 is a fine border with a garden scene and figures at foot, in Italian style: on the outer margin is a shield with or a plume of feathers sable on it, and above an angel holding a scroll with the words 'helf mier got': each book has an illuminated capital at the beginning.
See above.
Dates
- Creation: written in the 15th cent. in Italy
Extent
112 Leaves
Language of Materials
- Latin
Shelfmark
MS. D'Orville 14
Former reference:
Auct. X. 1. 1. 14
Other Finding Aids
Falconer Madan, et al., A summary catalogue of western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford which have not hitherto been catalogued in the Quarto series (7 vols. in 8 [vol. II in 2 parts], Oxford, 1895-1953; reprinted, with corrections in vols. I and VII, Munich, 1980), vol. IV, no 16892
Our best descriptions for medieval items in this collection are in Medieval Manuscripts in Oxford Libraries under MSS. D'Orville.
Physical Facet
Illuminated, on parchment
Dimensions
12 7/8 × 9 3/8 in.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Weston Library
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