Works by Cicero, written in the 15th cent. in Italy
Comprises:
- (fol. 1) The De Amicitia, the first leaf supplied in later writing
- (fol. 25v) The De Senectute
- (fol. 48v) The Paradoxa.
Dates
- Creation: written in the 15th cent. in Italy
Extent
62 Leaves
Language of Materials
- Latin
Shelfmark
MS. D'Orville 88
Former reference:
Auct. X. 1. 3. 29
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 16966
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 two illuminated capitals
Dimensions
9 7/8 × 6 1/2 in.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Weston Library
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