'Canones Horoptri', ten rules for finding the time of sunrise and sunset
'Canones Horoptri', ten rules for finding the time of sunrise and sunset, the Golden Number, the position of the sun in the Zodiac, etc.: the treatise itself, not any instrument, is called a Horoptrum. This appears to be the copy dedicated and presented to king Henry viii, the dedication being dated Jan. 1. 152 8/9 and bearing the author's name 'Nicolaus Cratzerus', the well-known horologer. He explains that it was originally composed for 'Guilielmus Tylar, King's chamberlain (cubicularius): but the present volume does not contain all that is promised in the list of contents. The handwriting, as I am assured by Mr. P. S. Allen, is that of Peter Meghen, Colet's scribe.
Dates
- Creation: Written in A.D. 1528 in London by P. Meghen
Extent
17 Leaves
Language of Materials
- Latin
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Bodl. 504, fols. 1-2]
Shelfmark:
MS. Bodl. 504
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 17898
Abstract
'Canones Horoptri', ten rules for finding the time of sunrise and sunset
Biographical / Historical
Biographical details unknown.
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. 2168
Custodial History
Manuscript 220 acquired by the Bodleian Library
'Johannis Bayley liber ex dono magistri Edovardi Gorge. Vixi satis si Christe sat vixi tibi. J. B.'
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented by William Bailey in 1602.
Physical Facet
On parchment with some illuminated capitals, etc.; binding, green velvet, frayed, contemporary English work
Dimensions
9 3/8 × 6 5/8 in.
- Title
- 'Canones Horoptri', ten rules for finding the time of sunrise and sunset
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2020 by Alice Whichelow
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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