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Johannes Camaterus — 1564; French, Paris

MS. Auct. F. 4. 16

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Title

Johannes Camaterus — 1564; French, Paris

Shelfmark

MS. Auct. F. 4. 16

Place of origin

French, Paris

Date

1564

Language

Ancient Greek (to 1453)

Contents

Johannes Camaterus De re astronomica

Form

codex

Support

paper

Hands

Written by Angelus Vergecius .

Decoration

Good miniatures.

Good borders.

Good initials.

Binding

Dark green leather with gold ornament, with figures on each side much injured, no doubt Paris work about 1565.

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Title

Johannes Camaterus, De re astronomica

Shelfmark

MS. Auct. F. 4. 16

Summary

Johannes Camaterus, De re astronomica

Date

Written by Angelus Vergecius at Paris in 1564

Language

Modern Greek (1453-)

Physical facet

with good illuminations: binding, dark green leather with gold ornament, with figures on each side much injured, no doubt Paris work about 1565

Physical extent

41 Leaves

Custodial history

Manuscript 8 acquired by the Bodleian Library

Acquisition

Given in 1601 by sir John Fortescue

Subject

Greek literature

Astronomy

16th century

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  • Angelus Vergecius, Greek scribe, active 1566

  • Johannes, Camaterus, astronomer, ca. 1183

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