Henry Savile's Latin version of the Almagest of Ptolemy, vols. 1-3
MSS. Savile 26-28
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Henry Savile's Latin version of the Almagest of Ptolemy, vols. 1-3
Shelfmark
MSS. Savile 26-28
Summary
Henry Savile's Latin version of the Almagest of Ptolemy, with the commentary of Theon of Alexandria and Nicholas Cabasilas, read by him on taking his M.A. degree on May 30, 1570, here dated Oct. 27-Nov. 11, 1568. beg. 'Praeclarè mihi videntur' (fol. 3):
MS. Savile 26: volume 1, 91 leaves
MS. Savile 27: volume 2, on the outer front cover 'For the mathemicall study belonging to Sr H. Savile's Professor in Oxford', 90 leaves
MS. Savile 28: volum 3, at fol. 29 there follows a rough list of mathematical authors, alphabetically arranged, 56 leaves
Date
Written in 1568 by Henry Savile
Language
Latin
Physical facet
On paper
Physical extent
1 box
Custodial history
Labelled '26-28'
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Collection contents
Henry Savile's Latin version of the Almagest of Ptolemy, vols. 1-3
