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A copy of the Latin deed by Nicolaüs Truno, Written about A.D. 1472 at Venice

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MS. Selden Supra 67
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A copy of the Latin deed by Nicolaüs Truno (Nicolò Tron), doge of Venice, appointing Christophorus Duodo master (rector) of four galleys proceeding to Flanders, with 123 instructions, Aug. 1, 1466, altered to 1472: followed at fol. 26 by seventy-four general instructions for the galleys, in Italian, March 6, 147 2/3 . On fol. 2 is a fine miniature of St. Nicholas, quarter length: and at the foot of the border the Duodo arms.

Dates

  • Creation: Written about A.D. 1472 at Venice

Extent

33 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • Latin

Shelfmark

MS. Selden Supra 67

Arrangement

Old Selden mark = 67

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. II, no. 3455

Custodial History

Manuscript 3470 acquired by the Bodleian Library

Physical Facet

On parchment; stained by damp with a miniature, border and coloured capitals, etc.

Dimensions

10 1/4 × 7 6/8 in.

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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