The 17th and 18th books of Priscianus's Commentarii grammatici, written early in the 14th century in Italy
File
MS. Add. A. 172
Held at the Weston Library
The 17th and 18th books of Priscianus's Commentarii grammatici, being the two books on syntax (de constructione), here considered as a separate work in two books, see fol. 35: with a few glosses.
Some scribbling on fol. 72v gives a title 'Priscianus Minor.' The date 'Mcccxiij' occurs several times on fol. 72.
Some scribbling on fol. 72v gives a title 'Priscianus Minor.' The date 'Mcccxiij' occurs several times on fol. 72.
Dates
- written early in the 14th century in Italy
Extent
74 Leaves
Language of Materials
- Latin
Shelfmark
MS. Add. A. 172
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. V, no. 28403.
For the description in Medieval Manuscripts in Oxford Libraries see MS. Add. A. 172.
For the description in Medieval Manuscripts in Oxford Libraries see MS. Add. A. 172.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Heber sale lot no. 1236: bought by Thorpe at the sale for £4, and sold by him to the Bodleian for £6 6s.
Physical Facet
On parchment, with a few coloured capitals and rubrics
Dimensions
8 3/8 × 6 1/2 in.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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Weston Library
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specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk