Reference files of Albinia de la Mare relating to Vespasiano da Bisticci

Title

Reference files of Albinia de la Mare relating to Vespasiano da Bisticci

Shelfmark

MS. 18746/140

Summary

Comprises:

'Vesp[asiano] notes', notes and index cards under headings including

'Definitely known codices by V[espasiano]'

'The Vite, Observations on'

'The Vite, Mistakes on and in'

'Vespasiano's Style and Content'

'Vespasiano as Evidence'

'Vespasiano on Art'

'Vespasiano on Buildings'

'Libraries'

'Collectors of Books and Patrons'

'Vespasiano as a Bookseller'

'The Florentine Humanists'

'Humanists in General, Their works'

'Education, Schools and Universities'

'Politics'

'Ceremonies and Ceremonial'

'Vespasiano's Knowledge of Christian Authors'

'Vespasiano's Opinions and Prejudices'

'Superstitions (belief in astrology, prophecy and visions etc.)'

'Opinions on Decline of Learning'

'Vespasiano's Opinions (on religion)'

'Character of the Work'

'Aims of his Work'

'Editions of the Vite etc.'

'Vespasiano's Trade and Clients'

'Scribes, handwriting, humanistic script, speed of writing, payment'

'Vespasiano's Life and Family'

'Vespasiano and his Friends'

'Miscellaneous people of possible interest'

'Bibliography'

'Sources, unpub[lished], for Bibliog[raphy]'

Date

n.d. [c.1955-1965]

Language

English

Physical extent

1 box