Treatise on astrology and geomancy — 16th century; Germany
MS. Selden Supra 82
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Treatise on astrology and geomancy — 16th century; Germany
Shelfmark
MS. Selden Supra 82
Place of origin
Germany
Date
16th century
Language
German
Contents
Form
codex
Support
paper
Physical extent
56leaves
Decoration
With diagrams, followed at fol. 41 by tables
Acquisition
Acquired by the Bodleian in 1659
Provenance
John Selden, 1584–1654
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Title
'Ein naturliche Kunst der Gema[n]cia, oder die alt astrologes, welche die alten vnd furnemlich die Egipter im Brauch gehabt haben'
Shelfmark
MS. Selden Supra 82
Summary
'Ein naturliche Kunst der Gema[n]cia, oder die alt astrologes, welche die alten vnd furnemlich die Egipter im Brauch gehabt haben', with diagrams, followed at fol. 41 by tables: text beg. 'Gemancia ist ain Kunst welche man braucht habt im alten Testament'. The treatise appears to be a mixture of astrology and geomancy.
Date
Written in the 16th century
Language
German
Physical facet
On paper
Physical extent
56 Leaves
Custodial history
Manuscript 3485 acquired by the Bodleian Library
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Collection contents
'Ein naturliche Kunst der Gema[n]cia, oder die alt astrologes, welche die alten vnd furnemlich die Egipter im Brauch gehabt haben'
