The 'Buccolica', written in the 15th cent. in Italy
(fol. 14v) 'Georgica' and 'Ęnęis' of Virgil, Aen. ii. 565-589 are added on fol. 211v, not occurring in the text.
The name 'De Boury' (possibly 'De Brunj') occurs on fol. 1 (16th cent. ?).
Dates
- Creation: written in the 15th cent. in Italy
Extent
212 Leaves
Language of Materials
- Latin
Shelfmark
MS. D'Orville 161
Former reference:
Auct. X. 1. 5. 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 17039
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 illuminated capitals, a border, etc.
Dimensions
7 3/4 × 5 in.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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