The Tusculanae Disputationes of Cicero, in five books, written in the 15th cent. in Italy
File
MS. D'Orville 85
Fol. 1 is in later writing.
A few later physical recipes (for softening iron, etc.) are on fol. 89v, in Latin.
Dates
- Creation: written in the 15th cent. in Italy
Extent
91 Leaves
Language of Materials
- Latin
Shelfmark
MS. D'Orville 85
Former reference:
Auct. X. 1. 3. 26
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 16963
Our best descriptions for medieval items in this collection are in Medieval Manuscripts in Oxford Libraries under MSS. D'Orville.
Physical Facet
On parchment, with a few illuminated capitals, some leaves stained
Dimensions
9 7/8 × 7 1/8 in.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Contact:
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Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk