Poems by Ovid, written late in the 15th cent. in Italy
Comprises:
- (fol. 1) 'P. Ouidii Nasonis Tristium liber primus (--quintus) incipit.'
- (fol. 70) '... De Ponto ...', four books
- (fol. 133v) 'P. Ouidii Nasonis de Nuce libellus ...'
- (fol. 138) '.. Ad Liuiam de morte Drusi.'
'Jo. Bastiano Combi scrisse', 17th cent.: at fol, ii is a modern visiting card of 'Mr Douce', illuminated by hand.
Dates
- Creation: written late in the 15th cent. in Italy
Extent
154 Leaves
Language of Materials
- Latin
Shelfmark
MS. Douce 146
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 21720
Our best descriptions for medieval items in this collection are in Medieval Manuscripts in Oxford Libraries under MSS. Douce.
Physical Facet
On parchment, with illuminated borders, capitals, etc., binding, red morocco with gold ornament by C. Hering of London, early 19th cent. (printed label)
Dimensions
10 1/8 × 6 3/8 in.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Weston Library
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