The fourteen Philippic Orations of Cicero, written in the first half of the 15th cent. in Italy
Each oration is preceded by a finely painted initial, and on fol. 1 are an illuminated border and a capital with miniature of a master and scholars.
On fol. 1 are the arms of a bishop: Quarterly, first and fourth azure three lilies or, second and third party per pale on the dexter side azure semé of lilies or, on the sinister side gules a lion rampant or langed and armed sable: with the motto 'Quo difficilius eo preclarius.'.
Dates
- Creation: written in the first half of the 15th cent. in Italy
Extent
94 Leaves
Language of Materials
- Latin
Shelfmark
MS. D'Orville 76
Former reference:
Auct. X. 1. 3. 17
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 16954
Our best descriptions for medieval items in this collection are in Medieval Manuscripts in Oxford Libraries under MSS. D'Orville.
Physical Facet
Red morocco binding with gold tooling (17th cent. ?); on parchment, with illuminations
Dimensions
10 3/4 × 7 1/4 in.
Repository Details
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