'Libellus ad illustrissimum...', Written late in the 15th century in Flanders (?)
'Libellus ad illustrissimum ... dominum Henricum Anglie et Francie regem ... septimum Gulielmi Parroni Placentini phisici de astrorum succincte [sic] vi fatali ... aduersus detestantes astrologiam iudicialem': beg. 'Confortant medici'. A miniature of Henry vii with his court is on fol. 4.
Dates
- Creation: Written late in the 15th century in Flanders (?)
Extent
58 Leaves
Language of Materials
- Latin
Shelfmark
MS. Selden Supra 77
Arrangement
Old Selden mark = 77
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. 3465
Custodial History
'Arundel', presumably Philip Howard, earl of Arundel, 1580-89.
Manuscript 3480 acquired by the Bodleian Library
Physical Facet
On parchment, with one small miniature, illuminated border, capitals, etc.; binding, stamped leather, perhaps of a Flemish type, late 15th cent
Dimensions
6 7/8 × 5 1/4 in.
Repository Details
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