The Album Amicorum of Johann Freherr, who lived at Nuremberg
The Album Amicorum of Johann Freherr, who lived at Nuremberg, and entered the university of Altdorf in 1638. His friends are chiefly from those two towns and Bâle, and contribute signatures and complimentary inscriptions. A complete index of their names is in the Library: among them are:
- Sir Oliver Flemming (Bâle, Sept. 24, 1640: fol. 54)
- Philippus Camerarius, Freherr's grandfather (1623: inserted: fol. 113)
- (Ludwig) Joachim Camerarius (Jan. 21, '1638', with arms: fol. 114)
- Johannes Buxtorf (Bâle, Sept. 24, 1640: fol. 116)
About half the volume is blank.
Dates
- Creation: Written in A.D. 1638-1640
Extent
232 Leaves
Language of Materials
- Latin
- German
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Add. A. 38, fols. 1-2]
Shelfmark:
MS. Add. A. 38
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 20161
Abstract
The Album Amicorum of Johann Freherr, who lived at Nuremberg
Biographical / Historical
Johann Freherr (fl. 1638-1640).
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. 30147
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Probably acquired long before 1860.
Physical Facet
On paper
Dimensions
4 1/8 × 6 1/4 in.
Subject
- Freherr | Johann | fl. 1638-1640 (Person)
- Title
- The Album Amicorum of Johann Freherr, who lived at Nuremberg
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2020 by Alice Whichelow
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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