Hortus siccus, Pol.-Z, formed and written in the 17th century by W. Howlet
'Volumina 3 in Plantarum desiccando conservatarum, curâ Guil. Howlet M.D., privigni V. Cl. Pe: Barwick, qui mihi Dono Dedit. J W', or T. W. This is a hortus siccus, the plants being pasted down in alphabetical order, each with a label bearing its Latin name. The volume contains Pol.-Z, with an appendix.
Dates
- Creation: formed and written in the 17th century by W. Howlet
Extent
156 Leaves
Language of Materials
- Latin
Shelfmark
MS. Add. D. 96
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. 27841.
Custodial History
The volume bears the bookplate of Dr. Richard Rawlinson.
Physical Facet
On paper, bound in dark leather (contemporary, but rebacked), with brass clasps
Dimensions
17 5/8 × 11 5/8 in.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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