Diogenes Laertius — 15th century; Italy; Ferrara
University College MS. 94
University College, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Diogenes Laertius — 15th century; Italy; Ferrara
Shelfmark
University College MS. 94
Place of origin
Italy; Ferrara
Date
15th century
Language
Italian
Contents
Support
vellum
Decoration
Fine humanist script, white vine border and initials, coat of arms. "manu Italica optime exaratus et quoad literas initiales ornatus." (Coxe)
Binding
Contemporary blind-stamped knotwork binding (slightly rubbed, lacking clasps and catches)
Provenance
Ferrara. "olim Thomæ Kech ex dono M. Thomæ Gandy." (Coxe) Given by John Hales (DHC)
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